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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