reconnaître

reconnaître
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to recognize
Depuis que je suis passé à la télévision, on me reconnaît dans la rue.Since I've been on TV, people recognize me in the street.
b. to recognise
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Je ne t’avais pas reconnu sans ta barbe !I didn't recognise you without your beard!
a. to recognize
Judith a reconnu qu’elle était allée trop loin.Judith recognized that she had gone too far.
b. to recognise
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Je reconnais mes torts, mais je refuse de m’excuser.I recognise my faults, but I refuse to apologise.
c. to admit
Ne sois pas si fier ! Reconnais que tu as eu tort !Don't be so proud! Admit you were wrong!
d. to acknowledge
La ministre a reconnu son erreur et s’est excusée pour ses propos.The Minister acknowledged her error and apologized for her remarks.
a. to recognize
Certains pays ne sont pas reconnus par la communauté internationale.Some countries are not recognized by the international community.
b. to recognise
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Mes élèves ont mis du temps à reconnaître mon autorité.My pupils were slow to recognise my authority.
a. to reconnoiter
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Les autorités ont envoyé des équipes de déminage pour reconnaître la région.The authorities sent in mine clearance teams to reconnoiter the area.
b. to reconnoitre
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Après avoir reconnu la zone, les soldats ont établi leur campement.After reconnoitring the area, the soldiers set up camp.
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