Connaissances (en. Knowledge)

/kɔ.nɛ.sɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Knowledge, information, or skills that one possesses.

My knowledge in computer science helps me in my work.

Mes connaissances en informatique m'aident dans mon travail.

A relationship between people who know each other without being close friends.

I made enriching acquaintances during my trip.

J'ai fait des connaissances enrichissantes lors de mon voyage.

A set of scientific or technical knowledge.

Knowledge in biology is essential for this project.

Les connaissances en biologie sont essentielles pour ce projet.

From the Latin 'cognitio', derived from 'cognoscere', which means 'to know'.

to have knowledge

to possess a set of knowledges or skills.

avoir des connaissances

to make acquaintances

to meet new people and establish relationships.

faire des connaissances

to put one's knowledge to good use

to use one's skills or knowledge to gain an advantage.

mettre ses connaissances à profit

to know

To recognize or know who someone is or what something is.

connaître

to know

To have knowledge or skill about a subject.

savoir

education

Process of acquiring knowledge, skills, and values.

éducation

Friends

We're going to see friends tonight; it should be nice.

On va voir les copains ce soir, ça va être sympa.

Contacts

I have quite a few contacts in the field; it helps me.

J'ai pas mal de contacts dans le milieu, ça m'aide.