Savions (en. Knew)

/savjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To have knowledge of something.

We knew it was going to rain.

Nous savions qu'il allait pleuvoir.

To be aware of an event or situation.

Before leaving, we knew the train was delayed.

Avant de partir, nous savions que le train était en retard.

To possess information or skills in a field.

At that time, we knew how to use the computer.

À cette époque, nous savions comment utiliser l'ordinateur.

From Latin 'sapere', meaning to have wisdom or knowledge.

We knew what to expect.

We were prepared for the situation.

Nous savions à quoi nous attendre.

We knew very well that it would be difficult.

We were aware of the difficulties.

Nous savions bien que ce serait difficile.

know

The fact of knowing, having knowledge.

savoir

be acquainted

Having information about a person or thing.

connaître

learn

Acquiring knowledge or skills.

apprendre

To be in the know about something secretly.

You know, we already knew the secret.

Tu sais, on savions déjà le pot aux roses.

To be among those who are informed.

We knew who the surprise guest was.

Nous savions qui était l'invité surprise.