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Savoir Connatre

Savoir indicates deep knowledge of something. Connatre means you are acquainted with the
So it is usually abstract. existence of something, but you dont have a deep
knowledge of it. It is a more superficial, concrete
knowledge.
Example: Je sais ce morceau de musique. Example: Je connais ce morceau de musique.
(I have learned it, memorized it, I can play it) (I know this music piece exists, I have heard
about it, I am familiar with it, but I cannot play it).

Savoir is used by itself to answer a question. Connatre is usually followed by a noun.


Example: O est Sophie?
Je ne sais pas.

Savoir is used with an infinitive verb. In this case Connatre is never used with a verb.
it means having the capacity of doing something,
knowing how to.
Example: Je ne sais pas nager.

Savoir is used with qui, que, comment, pourquoi, Connatre is used with a person.
quand, quietc Example: Je connais ce musicien.

Connatre is used with places.


Example: Tu connais Paris?

Practice :

https://www.lawlessfrench.com/quizzes-and-tests/savoir-vs-connaitre-quiz/

http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/french/savoir_vs_connaitre/quiz10968.html

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