Point de départ
The verbs savoir and connaître both mean to know.
The verb you use will depend on the context.
Savoir
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Use the verb savoir to say you know factual information.
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While talking about facts, the verb savoir may often be
followed by que, qui, où, quand, comment, or pourquoi.
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Use the verb savoir to say how to do something.
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The past participle of savoir is su. When used in the
passé composé, savoir takes a slightly different
meaning.
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Connaître
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Use the verb connaître to say that you know, have a
knowledge of, or are familiar with people.
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Use the verb connaître to say that you know, have a
knowledge of, or are familiar with places or things.
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The past participle of connaître is connu. When used in
the passé composé, connaître has a special
connotation. It means met (for the first time).
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Reconnaître means to recognize. It follows the same
conjugation pattern as connaître.
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Essayez!
Complétez les phrases avec les formes
correctes des verbes savoir et connaître.
1. Je __________ de bons
restaurants.
5. Nous ne __________ pas
Jacques.
2. Ils ne __________ pas parler
allemand.
6. Caroline __________ jouer
aux échecs.
3. Vous __________ faire du
cheval.
7. Vous ne __________ pas cet
artiste?
4. Tu __________ une bonne
coiffeuse?
8. Nous __________ faire le
ménage.
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