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notorious in French

notorious in French is notoire — notorious means famous or well known for something bad.

notorious in French

notoire
adj
Generally or widely known; of common knowledge; famous or well-known.

What does "notorious" mean?

  1. adj Famous or well known for something bad.
    "The city was notorious for its high crime rate."
  2. adj Widely and clearly known; obvious (a more neutral, less common use).
    "It is a notorious fact that the bridge was poorly built."
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notorious in a sentence

  • The city was notorious for its high crime rate.
  • He was a notorious con artist in the 1920s.
  • It is a notorious fact that the bridge was poorly built.
  • It is notorious that winters in this region are long and cold.

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What is "notorious" in French?
"notorious" in French is notoire. notorious means: Famous or well known for something bad.
How do you use "notorious" in a sentence?
Example: "The city was notorious for its high crime rate." In French, "notorious" is notoire.
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