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better-known

UK
/ˈbɛtə nəʊn/
US
/ˈbɛtər noʊn/

Translations

knownadjective

better-known

Comp.

better-known
Comp.
best-known
Super.
UK
/nəʊn/
US
/noʊn/
connuCourant. S’emploie pour « reconnu », « célèbre » ou « établi » selon le contexte.
The artist is known for her unique style and vibrant colors.
L’artiste est connue pour son style unique et ses couleurs éclatantes.
Additional translations
reconnuQuand l’idée est celle d’une notoriété établie ou d’une validation par autrui.
célèbreQuand le sens est surtout celui de la notoriété publique.
établiSurtout pour un fait, une donnée ou une valeur fixée et admise.
Synonyms
recognized
familiar
distinguished
celebrated
renowned
notable
established
acknowledged
Antonyms
unknown
well-knownadjective

better-known

Comp.

better-known
Comp.
best-known
Super.
UK
/ˌwɛlˈnəʊn/
US
/ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/
bien connu
The Eiffel Tower is a well-known landmark in Paris.
La tour Eiffel est un repère bien connu à Paris.
Additional translations
connuSe dit d'une personne ou d'une chose familière à beaucoup de gens.
célèbreEmploi courant pour une notoriété marquée; souvent équivaut à « famous ».
Synonyms
renowned
recognized
distinguished
prominent
notable
celebrated
famous
eminent
Antonyms
unknown
obscure
knowpast participle

better-known

Past participle used attributively (e.g., "a known fact").
That is a well-known problem among engineers.
C’est un problème bien connu parmi les ingénieurs.
Synonyms
well-known
identified
established
reputed
celebrated
renowned
notorious
noted
acknowledged
recognized
familiar
known

Definitions

knownadjective
Recognized or familiar to people.
The artist is known for her unique style and vibrant colors.
Having a reputation or being famous.
He is a known expert in the field of renewable energy.
Identified or acknowledged.
The known risks of the procedure were explained to the patient.
Established as existing, determined, or fixed; not unknown.
In the equation, x is a known quantity while y is unknown.
well-knownadjective
Widely recognized or familiar to many people.
The Eiffel Tower is a well-known landmark in Paris.
Famous or renowned for a particular quality or activity.
She is a well-known author in the field of science fiction.
knowpast participle
Recognized, familiar, or within the range of one's knowledge.
That is a well-known problem among engineers.
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