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    Savez-vous (en. Do you know)

    sa-vé vou

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    expression used to solicit information or knowledge.
    Do you know where the library is?
    Savez-vous où se trouve la bibliothèque ?
    used to confirm or clarify a piece of knowledge.
    Did you know that the Louvre is the largest art museum in the world?
    Savez-vous que le Louvre est le plus grand musée d'art au monde ?
    employed in conversation to know if someone is aware of a topic.
    Do you know what happened last night?
    Savez-vous ce qui s'est passé hier soir ?

    Etymology

    Derived from Old French 'savoir', which means 'to know'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Do you know why?
    Asks for an explanation or a reason.
    Savez-vous pourquoi ?
    Did you know that...
    Introduces an interesting or new piece of information.
    Savez-vous que...
    Do you know what it is?
    Asks for clarification on a term or concept.
    Savez-vous ce que c'est ?

    Related Words

    know
    To be aware of something.
    savoir
    know
    To be familiar with a person or thing.
    connaître
    inform
    To make information known.
    informer

    Slang Meanings

    Saber
    Do you know or not, saber this information?
    Tu sais ou pas, saber cette information ?
    Aware
    Are you aware of that, or is it going over your head?
    T'es aware de ça, ou ça passe au-dessus ?