Savez (en. Know)
/sa.vɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To be aware of something.
Do you know where the library is?
Vous savez où se trouve la bibliothèque.
To be conscious of something.
Do you know that it’s going to rain?
Savez-vous qu'il va pleuvoir ?
To have information on a subject.
They know a lot about history.
Ils savent beaucoup de choses sur l'Histoire.
To be able to do something.
You know how to play the guitar.
Vous savez jouer de la guitare.
Etymology
From the Latin verb 'scire' which means 'to know'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Do you know?
A question to ask for confirmation or knowledge.
Savez-vous ?
I don’t know.
A phrase to express ignorance of information.
Je ne sais pas
Do you know what?
An expression to introduce surprising information.
Vous savez quoi ?
Related Words
knowledgeable
One who knows.
savior
know-how
Skill or ability to do something.
savoir-faire
savoir-vivre
Art of living in society.
savoir-vivre
Slang Meanings
To know in a chill way.
Do you know what’s happening in a chill way?
Tu sais à la cool ce qui se passe ?
You’re in the loop.
Are you in the loop about what’s happening or not?
T'es au jus ou pas de ce qui arrive ?