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    Savante (en. Learned)

    /sa.vɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who has great scholarship.
    She is a recognized learned individual in the field of biology.
    Elle est une savante reconnue dans le domaine de la biologie.
    A woman who has acquired in-depth knowledge through study.
    This learned individual has published several works on psychology.
    Cette savante a publié plusieurs ouvrages sur la psychologie.
    A person who uses their knowledge to advance science.
    The contributions of this learned individual are invaluable.
    Les contributions de cette savante sont inestimables.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sapiens', which means wise or learned.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    learned know-how
    To know how to do something with expertise and skill.
    savoir-faire savant
    the learned opinion
    The opinion of an expert based on in-depth knowledge.
    la savante opinion

    Related Words

    knowledge
    Knowledge acquired through study or experience.
    savoir
    learned person
    A man possessing broad knowledge.
    savant

    Slang Meanings

    A person who considers themselves an expert.
    Don’t act so learned, not everyone agrees with you.
    Ne fais pas ta savante, tout le monde n'est pas d'accord avec toi.
    A derogatory term for someone who talks a lot but doesn’t really know much.
    He is just a learned individual, but in reality, he doesn’t know much.
    Il est juste une savante, mais en réalité, il ne connaît pas grand-chose.