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The French language has two different verbs that mean \u201cto know\u201d. It\u2019s important to know<\/strong> the difference between the savoir <\/em>and conna\u00eetre <\/em>conjugation before you try to use them. Savoir<\/em> is primarily used for knowledge and facts, while conna\u00eetre<\/em> is mainly used to talk about knowing people and places.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s delve right in with the differences between these two verbs that both translate to \u201cknow\u201d in English, and take a look at some savoir <\/em>vs. conna\u00eetre <\/em>examples.<\/p>\n Savoir<\/em> is about knowing something because you have learned or been informed of it. It is often used to talk about facts, abilities and received information. Savoir<\/em> should be followed by a subordinate proposition (que, qui, ou, comment, si, etc.) or an infinitive verb. It is never followed by a noun<\/strong>.<\/p>\n On the other hand, conna\u00eetre<\/em> is used for expressing the existence of something. If you recognize a place from previously going there or can identify someone because you’ve met them before, then you would use conna\u00eetre. You don\u2019t have to know them well, because it can also be translated as \u201cto be familiar with\u201d something or someone. It can be used to talk about knowledge you\u2019ve acquired too. Finally, The verb conna\u00eetre<\/em> can also be used to show that somebody or something has experienced something. It is always followed by a noun<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Acquired knowledge:<\/p>\n People or places:<\/p>\n To experience something:<\/p>\n For more savoir<\/em> and conna\u00eetre<\/em> practice, check out our blog post about the savoir<\/em> conjugation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/a>Conna\u00eetre<\/em> vs. Savoir<\/em><\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Conna\u00eetre<\/em> Conjugation Present Tense (le pr\u00e9sent)<\/h2>\n