méconnu

méconnu
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. unknown
J’essaie toujours de découvrir des musiciens cool méconnus.I'm always trying to discover cool, unknown musicians.
b. obscure
Ses romans récents sont célèbres, mais très peu de gens connaissent ses recueils de poésie méconnus.Her recent novels are famous, but very few people know about her obscure poetry collections.
a. unrecognized
Le peintre est mort sans le sou, méconnu de son vivant.The painter died penniless, unrecognized in his lifetime.
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