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réputé

reputed

adjective reh-poo-TEH Rare

Also means

renowned

Usage Note

Réputé means 'known for' or 'famous for' and is followed by pour + noun or pour + infinitive: réputé pour sa cuisine. The feminine form is réputée. It can also be used in a legal phrase réputé conforme ('deemed compliant'). Unlike célèbre, it implies reputation based on quality rather than fame alone.

Examples

"Ce restaurant est réputé pour ses fromages."

Natural Translation

This restaurant is renowned for its cheeses.

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