reconnaissant
grateful; thankful
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ʁə.kɔ.nɛ.sɑ̃/
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Cultural Note
'Reconnaissant' comes from 'reconnaître' (to recognize), suggesting that gratitude involves recognizing what someone has done for you. The formal expression 'Je vous serais reconnaissant(e) de...' is the polite way to make a request in written French.
📝 Example Sentences
Je vous suis très reconnaissant de votre aide.
I am very grateful for your help.
Elle m'a lancé un regard reconnaissant.
She gave me a grateful look.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | reconnaissante |
| masculine | reconnaissant |
| feminine_plural | reconnaissantes |
| masculine_plural | reconnaissants |