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    Savent (en. Know)

    /savɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To possess information or knowledge.
    They know how to solve this problem.
    Ils savent comment résoudre ce problème.
    To have the ability to do something.
    They swim very well.
    Elles savent nager très bien.
    To be aware of something.
    Do you know what's going on here?
    Vous savez ce qui se passe ici ?

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sapere', which means to have taste or to know.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    know-how
    Skill or expertise in a field.
    savoir-faire
    social graces
    Knowledge of good manners.
    savoir-vivre
    to know something inside out
    To know something perfectly.
    savoir sur le bout des doigts

    Related Words

    to know
    Knowledge or information acquired.
    savoir
    to know
    To have experience or a connection with something.
    connaître
    to learn
    To acquire knowledge or skills.
    apprendre

    Slang Meanings

    To know something in great depth.
    You know that like a pro!
    Tu sais ça comme un chef !
    To be aware of rumors or gossip.
    Everyone knows, it's not a secret.
    Tout le monde sait, c'est pas un secret.