reconnaître
Irregular in -aître Level B1 ⭐ #62 Most CommonEnglish translation: to recognize / to admit
Present (Présent)
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| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| je | reconnais | |
| tu | reconnais | |
| il/elle/on | reconnaît | |
| nous | reconnaissons | |
| vous | reconnaissez | |
| ils/elles | reconnaissent |
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Frequently Asked Questions: RECONNAÎTRE
Is "reconnaître" a regular or irregular verb in French? ▾
"reconnaître" is classified as a Irregular in -aître verb in French. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "reconnais, reconnaît / reconnu (circumflex before t)". Follows connaître: singular je reconnais, tu reconnais, il reconnaît. Plural stems develop double s: reconnaissons, reconnaissez, reconnaissent. Participle: reconnu. In traditional spelling, 'i' takes a circumflex (î) whenever it is followed by 't': il reconnaît.
What does "reconnaître" mean in English? ▾
In English, "reconnaître" translates primarily to "to recognize / to admit". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level B1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "reconnaître"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Nous reconnaivons notre erreur" instead of "Nous reconnaissons notre erreur". Why? Plural stems take double 'ss': nous reconnaissons.
What are common idioms or expressions with "reconnaître"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Reconnaître ses torts" which means "To admit one's faults or mistakes" (e.g. "Il a eu le courage de reconnaître ses torts devant tout le monde.").
How can I practice and memorize "reconnaître" conjugations? ▾
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