Savoir vs connaître?

Savoir = to know a fact or skill. Connaître = to be familiar with a person, place or thing.

How do you conjugate savoir in the French passé composé tense?

savoir (to know) is conjugated in the French passé composé tense by changing the ending for each pronoun. The full table above shows every form with audio so you can hear the correct pronunciation.

What does savoir mean in English?

savoir translates to "to know" in English. The exact nuance can change with context — practising example sentences inside SPEAKZY is the fastest way to internalise it.

When do you use the Passé Composé tense in French?

The Passé Composé tense in French is used to describe actions or states tied to a specific time frame. Use the example sentences above as templates for your own speech.

Is savoir a regular or irregular French verb?

Many of the most common French verbs (like savoir) have irregular forms in at least one tense. Compare the conjugation pattern above against a regular verb to spot the differences.

savoir

A2irregular#7 most common

to know

Also: to know how to

/savwaʁ/savoir

Meaning & usage

Used for knowing facts or how to do something. For knowing people or places, use connaître.

Conjugation

Pronoun	savoir	Audio
je	sais
tu	sais
il / elle / on	sait
nous	savons
vous	savez
ils / elles	savent

savoir by tense

savoir present tense savoir passé composé tense savoir imparfait tense savoir future tense savoir conditional tense savoir present perfect tense savoir subjonctif présent tense

Example sentences

Je sais la réponse.
I know the answer.
Elle sait nager.
She knows how to swim.

Common expressions

savoir-faire
know-how

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Savoir vs connaître?
Savoir = to know a fact or skill. Connaître = to be familiar with a person, place or thing.

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