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.