Translations

knowverb
knew
Past Simple
known
Past Participle
knowing
Gerund
UK
/nəʊ/
US
/noʊ/
connaîtreS’emploie avec une personne, un lieu ou une chose familière.
I have known him since we were children.
Je le connais depuis que nous sommes enfants.
I know that I left my keys on the table.
Je sais que j’ai laissé mes clés sur la table.
Additional translations
reconnaîtrePour identifier quelqu’un ou quelque chose à partir d’un indice.
knownoun
UK
/nəʊ/
US
/noʊ/
Used chiefly in the fixed phrase "in the know" meaning ‘possession of privileged information’.
Additional translations
connaissanceSurtout dans l’expression in the know.

Definitions

knowverb
To be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information.
She knows the answer to the question.
To have developed a relationship with someone through meeting and spending time with them; to be familiar or friendly with.
I have known him since we were children.
To recognize or identify someone or something.
I knew him by his voice.
To be certain or sure about something.
I know that I left my keys on the table.
knownoun
Knowledge or awareness, especially of confidential or privileged information (used chiefly in the phrase "in the know").
Only a select few in the know were invited to the private preview.