Connut (en. Knew)
/kə.ny/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
to have had the knowledge or experience of something or someone.
He faced many challenges in his career.
Il a connu de nombreux défis dans sa carrière.
to be related to someone or something.
She met famous artists during her trip.
Elle a connu des artistes célèbres lors de son voyage.
to recognize or remember someone.
I knew him at school.
Je l'ai connu à l'école.
Etymology
The word "connut" comes from the verb "connaître," which has Latin roots in 'cognoscere.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be well known
to have great notoriety.
être bien connu
to make something known
to inform people about something.
faire connaître quelque chose
known by all
to be recognized by all.
connue de tous
Related Words
knowledge
knowledge or acquired information.
connaissance
known
someone or something recognized or famous.
connu
to know
to have direct experience or a relationship with.
connaître
Slang Meanings
Known in a certain environment, popular.
He is well known in art circles.
Il est bien connu dans les cercles d'art.
To have experience with something.
I have encountered this type of problem before.
J'ai connu ce type de problème auparavant.