/ʁə.kɔ.nɛtʁ/
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Translation
to recognise, to admit
Word origin
From Latin recognoscere ('to know again, to recall, to recognise'), from re- ('again') and cognoscere ('to get to know').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- recognoscere
- English cognates
- recognise, cognition, reconnaissance
Grammar
Verb type-re irregular (connaître family)
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
' .
I did not manage to recognise him in the street.
.
You must admit that you were wrong.
reconnu .
She recognised his voice straight away.
talent .
We must recognise his talent for music.
reconnais , .
I recognise this song, but not its title.
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