Know meanings in French

Savoir

Example:

I know the answer.

Je sais la réponse.

Do you know where he is?

Sais-tu où il est ?

Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used to express knowledge of facts, information, or skills.

Note: Used for knowledge that is learned or understood.

Connaître

Example:

I know her very well.

Je la connais très bien.

Do you know Paris?

Tu connais Paris ?

Usage: InformalContext: Used to express familiarity with people, places, or things.

Note: Indicates personal acquaintance or experience.

Être au courant

Example:

I know about the meeting tomorrow.

Je suis au courant de la réunion de demain.

Are you aware of the changes?

Es-tu au courant des changements ?

Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used to express awareness of a situation or information.

Note: Implies being informed rather than having deep knowledge.

Avoir connaissance de

Example:

Do you know this document?

Avez-vous connaissance de ce document ?

I know the regulations.

J'ai connaissance des règlements.

Usage: FormalContext: Used in legal or formal contexts to indicate awareness of specific information.

Note: Often used in professional or legal documents.

Comprendre

Example:

I know what you mean.

Je comprends ce que tu veux dire.

He knows the topic well.

Il comprend bien le sujet.

Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used to express understanding or comprehension.

Note: Focuses on grasping the meaning or significance of something.

Understand

To grasp the meaning or significance of something.

Example: I understand the instructions clearly.

Note: Understanding implies a deeper level of comprehension compared to simply knowing.

Comprehend

To grasp mentally; to understand.

Example: She comprehends the complexity of the situation.

Note: Comprehend can imply a more thorough understanding of a subject or situation.

Familiarize

To make oneself knowledgeable or conversant with something.

Example: I need to familiarize myself with the new software.

Note: Familiarize suggests becoming acquainted with something new or unfamiliar.

Realize

To become aware of or understand clearly.

Example: It took me a while to realize my mistake.

Note: Realize often involves coming to a new understanding or awareness.

Know by heart

To know something perfectly or completely; to have memorized something thoroughly.

Example: She knows the lyrics to that song by heart.

Note: The phrase 'know by heart' emphasizes a deep level of knowledge or memorization beyond just knowing the information.

Know inside out

To know something thoroughly or completely; to be very familiar with all aspects of something.

Example: He knows the history of this town inside out.

Note: This phrase implies a comprehensive understanding or knowledge of a subject or topic.

You never know

Used to express uncertainty or the unpredictable nature of a situation.

Example: I might apply for the job. You never know, they might hire me.

Note: This phrase conveys the idea that outcomes or events are not always certain or predictable.

Know the ropes

To be familiar with the procedures, practices, or details of a particular job or situation.

Example: She's been working here for years; she knows the ropes.

Note: This phrase implies having experience and understanding of how things work in a particular context.

Not know the first thing about

To have no knowledge or understanding of something at all.

Example: I don't know the first thing about fixing cars.

Note: This phrase emphasizes a complete lack of knowledge or familiarity with a subject.

Know the drill

To be familiar with the standard or routine procedure for a particular situation.

Example: When you arrive, just follow the instructions. You know the drill.

Note: This phrase refers to being aware of what is expected or required in a familiar situation.

Know one's stuff

To have a high level of knowledge, expertise, or skill in a particular area.

Example: She really knows her stuff when it comes to graphic design.

Note: This phrase emphasizes a person's competency and proficiency in a specific field or subject.

You know the drill

Means someone is familiar with what is expected or what needs to be done.

Example: Every morning, we come in, clock in, and start working— you know the drill.

Note: Assuming familiarity with a routine or procedure.

You know it

Used to express enthusiastic agreement or confirmation.

Example: Are you coming to the party tonight? You know it!

Note: Casual way of confirming rather than saying 'Yes'.

Know your onions

To be knowledgeable or skilled in a particular area.

Example: She's a great chef, she really knows her onions.

Note: Refers to having expertise in a specific field.

Know which way the wind blows

To be aware of changing circumstances or societal opinions.

Example: She always pays attention to the latest trends; she really knows which way the wind blows.

Note: Sensing and understanding prevailing trends or attitudes.

On the nose

Precisely accurate or correct.

Example: His estimate was on the nose; the cost came out exactly as he predicted.

Note: Describing exact precision or accuracy.

The lowdown

The essential information or details about something.

Example: She gave me the lowdown on the new project; I know exactly what I need to do now.

Note: Referring to specific and essential information.

I know how to swim.

Je sais nager.

Do you know where the nearest supermarket is?

Sais-tu où se trouve le supermarché le plus proche ?

She doesn't know how to play the piano.

Elle ne sait pas jouer du piano.

We have known each other for years.

Nous nous connaissons depuis des années.

Know - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: know

Conjugations

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): knew

Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): known

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): knowing

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): knows

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): know

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): know

Syllables, Separation and Stress

Know Contains 1 syllables: know

Phonetic transcription: ˈnō

know , ˈnō (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

Know: 0 - 100 (Extremely common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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