Saurais (en. Would know)

/so.ʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To express a capability or knowledge within the framework of a hypothesis.

I would know how to solve this problem if I had more time.

Je saurais comment résoudre ce problème si j'avais plus de temps.

To indicate a possibility in the future.

If it rains, I would know to stay home.

S'il pleut, je saurais rester à la maison.

To refer to a know-how or skill.

I would know how to drive a boat if you teach me.

Je saurais conduire un bateau si tu m'apprends.

Comes from the Latin verb 'sapere', meaning 'to have sense, to be wise'.

I would know well

Expresses assurance in a hypothetical future.

je saurais bien

If I knew

Indicates an unrealized condition that could have led to knowledge.

si je savais

I would know better

Supports a comparison on the knowledge of two subjects.

je saurais mieux

know

The fact of knowing or having a skill.

savoir

knowledge

Information or understanding gained through experience.

connaissance

scholar

A person with deep knowledge in a particular field.

savant

No way

You would know no way, forget it!

Tu saurais sa pas chier, laisse tomber!

Would you know?

Would you know a way to get out of here?

Saurait tu un moyen pour se sortir de là?