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    Connaissaient (en. Knew)

    /kɔ.nɛ.sɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To know or have experience of something or someone.
    They knew the city well.
    Ils connaissaient bien la ville.
    To recognize the existence or value of something.
    They knew her artistic talents.
    Ils connaissaient ses talents artistiques.
    To be in relation or have an interaction with someone.
    They knew several members of the community.
    Ils connaissaient plusieurs membres de la communauté.

    Etymology

    The term 'to know' comes from the Latin 'cognoscere', which means 'to know, to recognize'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to know something inside out
    To have perfect knowledge of something.
    connaître sur le bout des doigts
    to make known
    To make something or someone known.
    faire connaître
    to know your classics
    To be familiar with culture or art.
    connaitre ses classiques
    to meet someone
    To meet someone for the first time.
    faire connaissance

    Related Words

    to know
    To have knowledge or experience of something.
    connaître
    knowledge
    Information or understanding acquired through study or experience.
    connaissance
    connoisseur
    A person who has in-depth knowledge of a particular field.
    connaisseur

    Slang Meanings

    To know something informally.
    We know the tune.
    On connaît la musique.
    To be aware of rumors or gossip.
    He knows everyone here.
    Il connaît tout le monde ici.