No. 1,279 in French
connaissance
Knowledge or acquaintance.
In a sentence
Elle a une connaissance approfondie de l'histoire de l'art.
She has in-depth knowledge of the history of art.
The word 'connaissance' here signifies expertise or understanding, conveying a deep familiarity with a particular subject.
J'ai fait la connaissance de Marie lors de la réunion.
I got acquainted with Marie during the meeting.
In this context, 'connaissance' denotes the act of meeting someone and establishing acquaintance.
Ses connaissances en informatique sont impressionnantes.
His knowledge in computer science is impressive.
The term 'connaissance' refers to collected information or skills in a particular field, highlighting proficiency.
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