renown in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

renown in the PONS Dictionary

renown Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to win renown as sth
gagner une réputation en tant que qc
of renown
de renom
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Control problems held him back from greater renown.
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His works have been programmed by many artists of international renown, and he has left an abundant oeuvre comprising works of all genres except opera.
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Thanks to the renown of its ties, "charvet" has become a generic name for a certain type of silk fabric used for ties.
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Fame here means renown (rather than today's more common meaning of celebrity).
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Heroes also earn trophies of their victories, which can be displayed to large groups of townspeople to earn more renown.
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He did not win in public life the renown of which his abilities and early professional success gave promise.
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This gorge has acquired some renown throughout the last century for its geological value.
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It featured no star of international renown and was acted mostly by non-professionals.
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He is now a world renown coach and has coached many college level tennis players.
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He also achieved some renown as a film-maker and rock musician.
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