Connaît (en. Knows)
/kɔ.nɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To have knowledge or experience of someone or something.
He knows Paris well.
Il connaît bien Paris.
To recognize or remember someone.
I know this song.
Je connais cette chanson.
To be informed about something.
She knows the latest news.
Elle connaît les dernières nouvelles.
Etymology
From Latin 'cognoscere' which means to know.
Common Phrases and Expressions
To get acquainted
Meeting someone for the first time.
Faire connaissance
To know something inside out
To have an in-depth knowledge of something.
Connaître sur le bout des doigts
To know one's classics
To have a good general culture.
Connaitre ses classiques
Related Words
knowledge
Knowledge or information acquired.
connaissance
connoisseur
A person who has great knowledge of a particular field.
connaisseur
unknown
A person or thing that is not known.
inconnu
Slang Meanings
To know someone by reputation.
I've heard of him before, I know him.
Je l'ai déjà entendu, je le connais.
To know a situation or experience.
I know this hassle.
Je connais cette galère.