savoir
to know (a fact), to know how to
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/savwaʁ/
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Cultural Note
Savoir means to know a fact or to know how to do something. It contrasts with 'connaître,' which means to be familiar with a person, place, or thing. 'Je sais' = I know (a fact); 'Je connais Paris' = I know (am familiar with) Paris.
📝 Example Sentences
Je sais nager.
I know how to swim.
Tu sais où il habite ?
Do you know where he lives?