reconnaître

Definitions of reconnaître
  1. verb
    be fully aware or cognizant of
    synonyms: avoir conscience, comprendre
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    type of:
    savoir, être au courant de
    be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
  2. verb
    perceive to be the same
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    types:
    identifier
    consider to be equal or the same
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    se rappeler, se souvenir
    recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
  3. verb
    express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
    synonyms: remarquer
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    type of:
    réagir, répondre
    show a response or a reaction to something
  4. verb
    express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
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    types:
    être reconnaissant de, être sensible à
    recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
    type of:
    remercier
    express gratitude or show appreciation to
  5. verb
    recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
    synonyms: identifier, situer
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    différencier, distinguer, séparer
    mark as different
    dissocier, séparer
    regard as unconnected
    différencier, discriminer, faire la discrimination
    treat differently on the basis of sex or race
    type of:
    déterminer, fixer
    fix conclusively or authoritatively
  6. verb
    show approval or appreciation of
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    honorer, rendre hommage
    bestow honor or rewards upon
    porter un toast à, trinquer
    propose a toast to
    honorer, rendre hommage, révérer
    confer dignity or honor upon
    type of:
    apprécier, estimer, évaluer
    hold dear
  7. verb
    grant credentials to
    synonyms: accréditer
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    type of:
    légaliser
    authorize officially
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