French Word of the Day
savoir
/sa-VWAHR/ • verb — 17th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to know; to know how to do something
Examples
- Je sais où il habite.
(I know where he lives.) - Elle sait conduire une voiture.
(She knows how to drive a car.) - Nous ne savons pas la réponse.
(We do not know the answer.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Présent | Passé composé |
|---|---|---|
| je | sais | ai su |
| tu | sais | as su |
| il/elle/on | sait | a su |
| nous | savons | avons su |
| vous | savez | avez su |
| ils/elles | savent | ont su |
This is a very common French verb used for knowing facts, information, or how to do something. It is often contrasted with connaître, which is used more for being familiar with people, places, or things.
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