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knowingnoun
knowings
pl
UK
/ˈnəʊɪŋ/
US
/ˈnoʊɪŋ/
connaissanceSavoir, fait d’être informé ou conscient de quelque chose.
Her knowing of the secret was evident in her cautious behavior.
Sa connaissance du secret était évidente dans son comportement prudent.
compréhensionSens plus abstrait : acte ou capacité de comprendre.
His knowing of the complex theory impressed the professor.
Sa compréhension de la théorie complexe impressionna le professeur.
Synonyms
knowledge
awareness
cognizance
understanding
insight
comprehension
acquaintance
recognition
realization
knowingness
knowingadjective
more knowing
Comp.
most knowing
Super.
UK
/ˈnəʊ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ/
avertiAu courant, qui sait bien juger les choses.
She gave him a knowing smile, indicating she was aware of his secret.
Elle lui adressa un sourire averti, indiquant qu’elle connaissait son secret.
aviséSe dit d’une attitude ou d’une approche perspicace, rusée ou experte.
Her knowing approach to negotiations always gave her an advantage.
Son approche avisée des négociations lui donnait toujours un avantage.
volontaireEmploi juridique ou formel : fait délibérément, en connaissance de cause.
The defendant's knowing violation of the law resulted in harsher penalties.
La violation volontaire de la loi par l’accusé a entraîné des sanctions plus sévères.
Additional translations
perspicaceMet l’accent sur la finesse de jugement ou l’intelligence de perception.
intentionnelPlus littéral et soutenu que « volontaire ».
Synonyms
aware
informed
cognizant
conscious
knowledgeable
enlightened
sophisticated
knowverb

knowing

Gerund

knew
Past Simple
known
Past Participle
knowing
Gerund
UK
/nəʊ/
US
/noʊ/
I know that I left my keys on the table.
Je sais que j’ai laissé mes clés sur la table.
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.
Additional translations
reconnaîtrePour identifier quelqu’un ou quelque chose à partir d’un indice.
Synonyms
understand
comprehend
grasp
recognize
realize
perceive
discern
acknowledge
be aware of
be familiar with
Antonyms
ignore
overlook
misunderstand

Definitions

knowingnoun
The state of being aware or informed about something.
Her knowing of the secret was evident in her cautious behavior.
The act of understanding or comprehending something.
His knowing of the complex theory impressed the professor.
knowingadjective
Possessing knowledge, information, or awareness about something.
She gave him a knowing smile, indicating she was aware of his secret.
Suggestive of secret knowledge or awareness.
He cast a knowing glance at his friend, hinting at their shared understanding.
Characterized by shrewdness or astuteness.
Her knowing approach to negotiations always gave her an advantage.
Done deliberately; intentional.
The defendant's knowing violation of the law resulted in harsher penalties.
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.
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