No. 10,719 in French
méconnu
"Méconnu" means "underrated" or "unrecognized."
In a sentence
Le rôle crucial de ce chercheur dans le projet est méconnu.
The crucial role of this researcher in the project is unrecognized.
Used to indicate something not acknowledged or recognized in importance.
Sa contribution au développement de cette théorie reste méconnue.
His contribution to the development of this theory remains unknown.
Implies a lack of public knowledge or recognition towards someone's actions.
Ce village pittoresque est méconnu des touristes.
This picturesque village is unknown to tourists.
Highlights the unfamiliarity or lack of awareness of a place by a group of people.
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