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recognize in French

recognize in French is reconnaître — recognize means to identify someone or something as already known from a previous encounter.

recognize in French

reconnaître
verb

What does "recognize" mean?

  1. verb To identify someone or something as already known from a previous encounter.
    "I almost didn't recognize her with short hair."
  2. verb To formally acknowledge someone or something as valid, true, or deserving.
    "The UN refused to recognize the new government."

recognize in a sentence

  • I almost didn't recognize her with short hair.
  • Do you recognize this song?
  • The UN refused to recognize the new government.
  • Her contribution to the project was finally recognized with an award.

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What is "recognize" in French?

"recognize" in French is reconnaître. recognize means: To identify someone or something as already known from a previous encounter.

How do you use "recognize" in a sentence?

Example: "I almost didn't recognize her with short hair." In French, "recognize" is reconnaître.

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