What does faire connaître in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word faire connaître in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use faire connaître in French.

The word faire connaître in French means introduce, introduce to, introduce yourself, make a name for yourself. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word faire connaître

introduce

locution verbale (permettre de rencontrer [qqn])

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ma femme m'a fait connaître cette artiste.

introduce to

locution verbale (initier à [qch])

J'ai fait connaître la photo à mes enfants.
I introduced my children to photography.

introduce yourself

(indiquer son identité)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Le commercial se fit connaître à la loge.
The salesman introduced himself at the lodge.

make a name for yourself

(commencer à être connu)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Cette avocate se fit connaître grâce à cette affaire.
This lawyer made a name for himself thanks to this case.

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