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reconnaissant

grateful, thankful

adjective ruh-koh-neh-SAHN Less Common
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Usage Note

Reconnaissant is typically followed by de + infinitive or que + subjunctive: je suis reconnaissant de ton aide ('I'm grateful for your help'). The noun form is la reconnaissance ('gratitude' or 'recognition'). The feminine form is reconnaissante.

Examples

"Je suis très reconnaissant de votre aide."

Natural Translation

I'm very grateful for your help.

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