Savoir (en. Know)

/savaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To be aware of something.

I know that the sun rises in the east.

Je sais que le soleil se lève à l'est.

To be able to do something.

She knows how to play the piano.

Elle sait jouer du piano.

To be informed, up to date.

He knows what is happening in town.

Il sait ce qui se passe en ville.

From the Latin 'sapere', meaning 'to have taste, to be wise'.

know-how

Ability to accomplish something with skill.

savoir-faire

etiquette

Knowledge of good manners and courtesy.

savoir-vivre

knowing without knowing

Knowing instinctively without being aware of the reason.

savoir sans savoir

to know

To have knowledge of a person or thing.

connaître

to understand

To have a clear appreciation of things.

comprendre

to learn

To acquire knowledge or skills.

apprendre

To be aware of something.

You know what, he said he would come.

Tu sais quoi, il a dit qu'il viendrait.

To have knowledge in a specific field.

She knows a lot about computers.

Elle sait grave en informatique.