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inconnu
/ɛ̃.kɔ.ny/
unknown
C'est un auteur inconnu.
He is an unknown author.
general
Not known or recognized; unfamiliar.
Elle a rencontré un inconnu dans la rue.
She met a stranger on the street.
C'est un fait inconnu de la plupart des gens.
It is a fact unknown to most people.
Can refer to people, places, or things that are not known or recognized.
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Pro Tip
Usage in Literature
The term 'inconnu' is often used in literature to describe mysterious or enigmatic characters or situations.
Gold Rule
Gender Agreement
The adjective 'inconnu' must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g., 'une inconnue', 'des inconnus').
Word Origin
From Old French 'inconnu', from Latin 'in-' (not) + 'cognitus' (known).
Usage Notes
Can be used to describe people, places, or things that are not recognized or familiar. Often used in literature and media to describe mysterious or enigmatic characters or situations.
Word Breakdown
in-
not
prefix-connu
known
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