1. 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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2. Use the verb savoir to say you know factual information.
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3. While talking about facts, the verb savoir may often be followed by que, qui, où, quand, comment, or pourquoi.
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4. Use the verb savoir to say how to do something.
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5. The past participle of savoir is su
The past participle of savoir is su. When used in the passé composé, savoir takes a slightly different meaning.
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6. Connaître
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7. Use the verb connaître to say that you know, have a knowledge of, or are familiar with people.
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8. Use the verb connaître to say that you know, have a knowledge of, or are familiar with places or things.
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9. The past participle of connaître is connu
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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10. Reconnaître means to recognize
Reconnaître means to recognize. It follows the same conjugation pattern as connaître.
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11. Essayez. Complétez les phrases avec les formes
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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