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    Connaissent (en. Know)

    /kɔ.nɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To have knowledge or experience of a person, place, or thing.
    They know this neighborhood well.
    Ils connaissent bien ce quartier.
    To recognize or be informed about something.
    They know the rules of the game.
    Ils connaissent les règles du jeu.
    To be in relationship with someone.
    They know several famous artists.
    Ils connaissent plusieurs artistes célèbres.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'cognoscere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to know the music
    To be familiar with a genre or a music artist.
    connaître la musique
    to know something inside out
    To be very familiar with a subject.
    connaître sur le bout des doigts
    to know someone by reputation
    To know who someone is without having met them.
    connaître quelqu'un de réputation

    Related Words

    knowledge
    The fact of knowing something or someone.
    connaissance
    expert
    A person who has in-depth knowledge in a particular field.
    connaisseur
    unknown
    A person or thing that one does not know.
    inconnu

    Slang Meanings

    To know someone in a more intimate way.
    He knows her well; they are dating.
    Il la connaît bien, ils sortent ensemble.
    To have contacts in a specific environment.
    He knows a lot of people in the fashion industry.
    Il connaît beaucoup de monde dans le milieu de la mode.