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    Sait-on (en. Do we know)

    sɛt ɔ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Used to ask a question about the knowledge of information.
    Do we know when the concert starts?
    Sait-on quand le concert commence ?
    Often used to express uncertainty regarding a fact.
    Do we know if she is coming to the party?
    Sait-on si elle va venir à la fête ?
    Can be used in formal contexts to introduce a question.
    Do we know why this project was canceled?
    Sait-on pourquoi ce projet a été annulé ?

    Etymology

    Formed from the verb 'to know' in the first person singular present and 'on', an indefinite pronoun.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    one never knows
    Used to indicate that one never has assurance or certainty about a subject.
    sait-on jamais
    do we know what is happening
    Inquires about the knowledge of a current situation.
    sait-on ce qui se passe

    Related Words

    to know
    To have knowledge or information about something.
    savoir
    information
    Data or facts concerning a subject.
    information

    Slang Meanings

    That's how it's said
    Do we really know what will happen?
    Sait-on vraiment ce qui va arriver ?
    One is never sure
    Do we know what the director really thinks?
    Sait-on ce que pense vraiment le directeur ?