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    Savait (en. Knew)

    /sava/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To know or have knowledge about something or someone.
    She already knew the answer to the question.
    Elle savait déjà la réponse à la question.
    To be certain about something.
    He knew he had to leave early.
    Il savait qu'il devait partir tôt.
    To be aware of something.
    We knew that the meeting was important.
    Nous savions que la réunion était importante.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sapere', meaning 'to have taste, to be wise'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    know-how
    Technical or practical skill.
    savoir-faire
    savoir vivre
    Knowledge of good manners.
    savoir-vivre
    knowing what one wants
    Being clear about one's desires or goals.
    savoir ce que l'on veut

    Related Words

    to know
    Verb meaning to know or to be informed.
    savoir
    to be familiar with
    To have experience or knowledge of something.
    connaître
    wisdom
    Ability to judge and decide well.
    sagesse

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the know.
    Do you know what’s going on?
    Tu sais ce qui se passe ?
    To have experience.
    He knows what he's doing.
    Il sait ce qu'il fait.