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    Savaient (en. Knew)

    /savɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Third person plural in the imperfect tense of the verb savoir.
    They knew that the exam had been moved up.
    Ils savaient que l'examen était avancé.
    Expresses prior knowledge.
    They knew very well that the movie was boring.
    Elles savaient bien que le film était ennuyeux.
    Indicates a skill or know-how.
    They knew how to play several instruments.
    Ils savaient jouer de plusieurs instruments.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sapere', meaning to know or to taste.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to know something by heart
    To know something perfectly.
    savoir sur le bout des doigts
    to be grateful
    To be grateful for something.
    savoir gré
    to know where one stands
    To understand the situation or the intentions.
    savoir à quoi s'en tenir

    Related Words

    know
    Possession of knowledge or information.
    savoir
    knowledge
    State of knowing something.
    connaissance
    scholar
    A person who has in-depth knowledge in a field.
    savant

    Slang Meanings

    To know something by heart
    He knew that song by heart.
    Il savait cette chanson sur le bout des doigts.
    To be in the know
    She knew everything that was going on in the neighborhood.
    Elle savait tout ce qui se passait dans le quartier.