English–French

“not know” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/iɲoʁe/

Example

J'ignore son nom.

I don't know his name.

Illustration for ignorer (not know)

How to say “not know” in French

“Not know” in French is ignorer.

Knowledge has not reached the mind, or attention deliberately passes around its target.

Full entry for ignorer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ignorer

J'ignore la date de la réunion.

I do not know the date of the meeting.

Tips for using ignorer

  • With a person as its object, ignorer can sound cold because it often suggests deliberate disregard rather than simple lack of knowledge.

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