Point de dpart The verbs savoir and connatre
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 Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 B. 2 -2
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 Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 B. 2 -4
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 -6
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 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 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 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. 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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