Point de dpart The verbs savoir and connatre

Point de départ The verbs savoir and connaître both mean to know. The verb

Point de départ The verbs savoir and connaître both mean to know. The verb you use will depend on the context. Savoir © 2015 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 B. 2 -1

Use the verb savoir to say you know factual information. © 2015 by Vista

Use the verb savoir to say you know factual information. © 2015 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 B. 2 -2

While talking about facts, the verb savoir may often be followed by que, qui,

While talking about facts, the verb savoir may often be followed by que, qui, où, quand, comment, or pourquoi. © 2015 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 B. 2 -3

Use the verb savoir to say how to do something. © 2015 by Vista

Use the verb savoir to say how to do something. © 2015 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 B. 2 -4

The forms of savoir are regular in the imparfait. The past participle of savoir

The forms of savoir are regular in the imparfait. The past participle of savoir is su. When used in the passé composé, savoir implies to find out or to discover. © 2015 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 B. 2 -5

Connaître © 2015 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 B. 2

Connaître © 2015 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 B. 2 -6

Use the verb connaître to say that you know, have a knowledge of, or

Use the verb connaître to say that you know, have a knowledge of, or are familiar with people. © 2015 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 B. 2 -7

Use the verb connaître to say that you know, have a knowledge of, or

Use the verb connaître to say that you know, have a knowledge of, or are familiar with places or things. © 2015 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 B. 2 -8

The forms of connaître are regular in the imparfait. The past participle of connaître

The forms of connaître are regular in the imparfait. The past participle of connaître is connu. When used in the passé composé, connaître has a special connotation. It means met (for the first time). © 2015 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 B. 2 -9

Reconnaître means to recognize. It follows the same conjugation pattern as connaître. © 2015

Reconnaître means to recognize. It follows the same conjugation pattern as connaître. © 2015 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 B. 2 -10

Essayez! Complétez les phrases avec les formes correctes des verbes savoir et connaître. 1.

Essayez! Complétez les phrases avec les formes correctes des verbes savoir et connaître. 1. Je _____ de bons restaurants. 5. Nous ne _____ pas Jacques. 2. Ils ne _____ pas parler allemand. 6. Caroline _____ jouer aux échecs. 3. Vous _____ faire du cheval. 7. Vous ne _____ pas cet artiste? 4. Tu _____ une bonne coiffeuse? 8. Nous _____ faire le ménage. © 2015 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 B. 2 -11

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