know
know
noʊ
now
British pronunciation
/nəʊ/

Définition et signification de « know » en anglais

to know
01

savoir

to have some information about something
Transitive: to know sth | to know that
to know definition and meaning
example
Exemples
He knows that he made a mistake and apologizes for it.
Il sait qu'il a fait une erreur et s'en excuse.
1.1

savoir

to be completely certain about something
Transitive: to know that
example
Exemples
I do n't know if I'm ready to commit to a long-term relationship.
Je ne sais pas si je suis prêt à m'engager dans une relation à long terme.
02

connaître

to be acquainted or familiar with a person, thing, place, etc.
Transitive: to know sb/sth
to know definition and meaning
example
Exemples
She knows the city like the back of her hand, having lived there for years.
Elle connaît la ville comme le fond de sa poche, y ayant vécu pendant des années.
2.1

connaître, savoir

to have learned something such as a skill and be able to use it
Transitive: to know how to do something
example
Exemples
Do you know how to swim?
Savez-vous comment nager ?
2.2

connaître

to have experience of something, especially a certain feeling or situation
Transitive: to know sth
Complex Transitive: to know sb/sth to do sth
example
Exemples
I 've never known her to be late before, she's always very punctual.
Je ne l'ai jamais connue pour être en retard auparavant, elle est toujours très ponctuelle.
2.3

être connu

to perceive someone or something as a person or thing with particular qualities
Complex Transitive: to know sb/sth as sb/sth
example
Exemples
She has become well known as a successful entrepreneur in the tech industry.
Elle est devenue bien connue en tant qu'entrepreneure à succès dans l'industrie technologique.
2.4

distinguer, faire la différence entre, faire la distinction entre

to recognize or identify someone or something as different from others
Transitive: to know sb/sth
example
Exemples
The teacher knows each student by their handwriting.
L'enseignant connaît chaque élève par son écriture.
2.5

connaître

to be able to identify a particular person or thing
Transitive: to know sth
example
Exemples
I know that book anywhere - it's my favorite.
Je reconnais ce livre n'importe où - c'est mon préféré.
2.6

être connu sous le nom de

to use a specific title or name for people or things
Complex Transitive: to know sb/sth as sb/sth
example
Exemples
The band was previously known as ' The Quarrymen' before they changed their name to ' The Beatles'.
Le groupe était précédemment connu sous le nom de 'The Quarrymen' avant de changer son nom pour 'The Beatles'.
03

coucher avec

to have sex with someone
Transitive: to know sb
example
Exemples
Bill knew Sarah on the kitchen table.
Bill connaissait Sarah sur la table de la cuisine.
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