recognize

reconnaître

Savoir qui est quelqu’un ou ce qu’est quelque chose parce qu’on l’a déjà vu, entendu ou rencontré.

En anglais simple : To know who someone is or what something is because you have seen, heard, or met them before.

• I recognize that song.
• She recognized her old teacher immediately.
• Did you recognize anyone in the photo?

Comment l'utiliser : recognize someone/something by something (I recognized her by her voice.)

Synonymes : identify, know

Expressions courantes : recognize someone, recognize a voice, recognize a face

reconnaître, admettre

Comprendre et accepter qu’une chose est vraie ou importante.

En anglais simple : To understand and accept that something is true or important.

• We recognize the problem.
• He recognized that he needed help.
• Do they recognize the importance of this work?

Comment l'utiliser : recognize that… (We recognize that the plan needs more work.)

Synonymes : acknowledge, accept, admit

Contraires : deny

Expressions courantes : recognize a problem, recognize the need, recognize the importance

honorer, récompenser

Remercier ou féliciter publiquement quelqu’un pour son travail ou ses réussites, parfois en lui donnant un prix.

En anglais simple : To publicly thank or praise someone for their work or achievements, often by giving an award.

• The award recognizes her hard work.
• They recognized volunteers at the annual dinner.
• He was recognized for thirty years of service.

Comment l'utiliser : recognize someone for something (The school recognized her for her work with young children.); recognize someone with something (They recognized his service with a special award.)

Synonymes : honor, commend

Expressions courantes : recognize someone's achievements, recognize outstanding service, recognize someone's contribution

reconnaître

Accepter officiellement qu’une chose existe, est légale ou mérite d’être prise en compte.

En anglais simple : To officially accept that something exists, is legal, or has a right to be considered.

• The law recognizes their rights.
• Several countries recognized the new government.
• Is this qualification recognized abroad?

Comment l'utiliser : recognize someone/something as something (The government recognized the island as an independent state.)

Synonymes : acknowledge, accept

Contraires : reject

Expressions courantes : recognize a country, recognize someone's rights, recognize a qualification