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.