réputée

Réputée is the feminine form of the French adjective réputé. It denotes that something or someone is regarded as having a certain quality or status, often because of widespread recognition or esteem. The term is used to describe nouns such as people, places, organizations, or works that are well known or highly regarded for a particular attribute, for example: une université réputée pour son excellence, un quartier réputé pour son ambiance, une marque réputée pour son service après-vente. The meaning can be positive or neutral, depending on the context.

Etymology and forms: Réputée derives from the verb reputer, which comes from Latin reputare, meaning to think over, reckon, esteem. The feminine form agrees with feminine nouns; masculine forms include réputé and plural forms réputés or réputées.

Usage notes: In French, réputée is commonly followed by pour to specify the reason for the reputation (réputée pour son professionnalisme). It can also appear with en to indicate the domain (réputée en cuisine). While generally positive, the word’s connotation depends on context and can be neutral or even contrasted when the reputation is questioned or disputed.

Related terms: réputer (to deem, to regard), réputation (reputation), réputé, réputés. In contrast, terms like célèbre, renommé, or fameux convey similar ideas but with different nuances or emphasis.

See also: réputation; réputé; réputation professionnelle; notoriété.