Sait (en. Knows)
/sɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To be informed or to have knowledge of something.
He knows how to play the piano.
Il sait jouer du piano.
To have the ability to do something.
She knows how to speak several languages.
Elle sait parler plusieurs langues.
To know a truth or a fact.
You know that it's important.
Tu sais que c'est important.
Etymology
From Latin 'sapere', meaning to know or to be wise.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Do we ever really know?
To never be sure about something.
Sait-on jamais ?
He knows what he's talking about.
He has experience or knowledge on the subject.
Il sait de quoi il parle.
Everyone knows that.
It's generally known information.
Tout le monde sait ça.
Related Words
to know
The verb meaning to have knowledge.
savoir
knowledge
The state of having an understanding or recognition of something.
connaissance
scholar
A person who possesses great scholarship.
savant
Slang Meanings
To be aware of something.
Don't worry, I know what's happening.
T'inquiète, je sais ce qui se passe.
To mostly know, but not everything.
I know a little about the subject, but not everything.
Je sais un peu sur le sujet, mais pas tout.