connoître
Connaître is a French verb meaning to be acquainted with someone or something, to know from experience. It is used for people, places, works, or things one has encountered, emphasizing familiarity rather than factual knowledge. By contrast, savoir denotes knowledge of facts, information, or how to do something. Connaître typically takes a direct object: je connais cet auteur; on connaît bien Paris. It is also used in expressions such as faire connaissance (to get acquainted) and se connaître (to know each other).
Etymology and history: the verb derives from Latin cognoscere, passing through Old French conoistre/connoître before reaching
Conjugation: connaissance of its irregular present tense is essential. Present: je connais, tu connais, il connaît,
See also: se connaître, faire connaissance, and the expression avoir connaissance de, meaning to have knowledge
Examples: Je connais bien ce quartier. Nous connaissons cet auteur. Ils se connaissent depuis l’enfance. Je n’ai