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    Saurait (en. Would know)

    [so.ʁɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicates the ability or possibility of knowing or understanding something.
    He would know what to do in this situation.
    Il saurait quoi faire dans cette situation.
    Expresses a hypothesis or condition.
    She might know the truth if she listens.
    Elle saurait peut-être la vérité si elle écoute.
    Used to express a wish or assumption.
    If only he would know how to help me.
    Si seulement il saurait comment m'aider.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sapere', meaning to know.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Would he know?
    Does he have the ability to do it?
    saurait-il ?
    If only he would know.
    An expression of regret regarding a lack of knowledge.
    si seulement il saurait
    I don't know if he would know.
    Indicates doubt about someone's ability to understand.
    je ne sais pas s’il saurait

    Related Words

    to know
    The main verb meaning to know or to have knowledge.
    savoir
    knowledge
    The state of what is known or learned.
    connaissance
    scholar
    A person with extensive knowledge in a field.
    savant

    Slang Meanings

    Wouldn't know
    He wouldn't know what to say in that case.
    Il saurait pas quoi dire dans ce cas.
    Would know well
    She would know how to handle children well.
    Elle saurait bien s'y prendre avec les enfants.