connaitre

This is the 9155th most frequent French word.


connaitre

To know (someone or something), to be familiar with.


The verb 'connaître' here implies familiarity or knowledge of a place.

Je connais bien cette ville.

I know this city well.


The verb 'connaître' in this example is used to indicate acquaintance with a person.

Est-ce que tu connais Marie?

Do you know Marie?


'Connaître' in this sentence signifies comprehensive understanding or knowledge about facts.

Il connaît tous les détails de l'histoire.

He knows all the details of the story.