savoir

Senses

1. 1.

   to know (a fact, information, or how to do something)

   possess knowledge or information about something

2. 2.

   to be able to, can

   have the capability or skill to do something

3. 3.

   to learn, find out, become aware

   come to know something through discovery or information

Examples

• "Je sais que tu es occupé."

  I know that you are busy.

• "Tu sais parler espagnol?"

  Do you know how to speak Spanish?

• "Je viens de savoir qu'il a démissionné."

  I just found out that he resigned.

Usage

Savoir is one of the most common French verbs; it is irregular. Use *savoir* for knowing facts or skills (savoir + infinitive = know how to); use *connaître* for being acquainted with people or places. The phrase *à savoir* means "namely, that is to say."