What does inconnu in French mean?

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

The word inconnu in French means unknown, unidentified, unknown, unknown, undiscovered, unknown person, unidentified person, unknown, the unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, obscure celebrity, never heard of him/her, unknown to the police, not known to the police, a step into the unknown, leap into the unknown, throw yourself into the unknown, take a leap into the unknown, the Unknown Soldier. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word inconnu

unknown, unidentified

adjectif (dont on ignore l'identité)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Cette petite fille est née de père inconnu.
This little girl's father is unknown.

unknown

adjectif (qui n'a pas encore de notoriété)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ce musicien débute, il est encore inconnu.
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. Many so-called celebrity reality shows actually feature complete nobodies.

unknown, undiscovered

adjectif (qu'on ne connaissait pas encore)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Les archéologues partent à la découverte de civilisations inconnues.
Archaeologists seek out unknown civilisations.

unknown person, unidentified person

(personne non identifiée)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La police a trouvé le corps d'un inconnu. Il faut absolument que je retrouve cette belle inconnue de la fête d'hier soir.
I absolutely have to find that beautiful stranger from last night's party.

unknown

(personne ignorée du public)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
C'est une inconnue qui a remporté le tournoi de tennis cette année.
An unknown won the tennis tournament this year.

the unknown

nom masculin (chose que l'on ne connaît pas)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Dans ces voyages, c'est l'inconnu qui l'attire.
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. The abilities of the new employee are an unknown quantity.

unknown

nom féminin (information non connue)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il y a trop d'inconnues pour pouvoir résoudre cette histoire.
There are too many unknowns to be able to resolve this matter.

unknown

nom féminin (Mathématiques : donnée recherchée) (Mathematics)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Je ne sais pas encore résoudre les équations à deux inconnues.
I don't yet know how to solve equations with two unknowns.

unknown

adjectif (dont on ignore les caractères)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Partir pour une destination inconnue, c'est le rêve.
Leaving for an unknown destination is a dream.

obscure celebrity

nom masculin (ironique ([qqn] totalement inconnu)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

never heard of him/her

locution adjectivale (familier (complètement inconnu) (informal)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
Et qui a peint ce tableau ? Canaletto ? Inconnu au bataillon !

unknown to the police, not known to the police

locution adjectivale (police : jamais encore arrêté) (criminal, suspect)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Ce délinquant est inconnu des services de police.

a step into the unknown

nom masculin (début d'exploration)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

leap into the unknown

nom masculin (figuré (découverte totale)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

throw yourself into the unknown, take a leap into the unknown

(aller à l'aventure)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

the Unknown Soldier

nom propre masculin (mort inconnu incarnant ceux de 14-18) (WWI)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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