known

The French word 'connu' is the past participle of the verb 'connaître', which means 'to know' in the sense of being familiar with or acquainted with something or someone. It is used to describe something that is recognized or acknowledged, similar to the English word 'known'. For example, 'Cet acteur est connu mondialement' translates to 'This actor is known worldwide'. It can also be used in a reflexive form, 'se connaître', which means to know oneself. In a sentence, 'Il se connaît bien' means 'He knows himself well'. 'Connu' can be used in various contexts, from discussing famous people to acknowledging information that has been previously introduced in a conversation or text.