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What is the difference between savoir and connaître?

Updated: Aug 5, 2023


difference between savoir and connaître

Both savoir and connaître in French mean to know. For knowledge that has been acquired, such as facts or skill, use savoir. Know or be familiar with persons, locations, and academic fields by using connaître.


Examples with sentences to understand better

Savoir

Connaître

Je sais cuisiner.

I know how to cook.

Je sais cette chanson.

I know this song.(knowing the lyrics)


Je connais Rohan. I know Rohan. Je connais cette chanson. I know this song. (familiar)

Both are irregular verbs in the present tense

Savoir

Connaître

je sais

tu sais

il/elle/on sait

nous savons

vous savez

ils/elles savent


je connais

tu connais

il/elle/on connaît

nous connaissons

vous connaissez

ils/elles connaissent


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