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well-known

UK
/ˌwɛlˈnəʊn/
US
/ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/

Translations

well-knownadjective
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
célèbreEmploi courant pour une notoriété marquée; souvent équivaut à « famous ».
connuSe dit d'une personne ou d'une chose familière à beaucoup de gens.
Synonyms
recognized
eminent
distinguished
prominent
notable
celebrated
renowned
famous
Antonyms
obscure
unknown

Definitions

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.
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