French Conversation · Level 58
75 words
French word
connaissance
Pronunciation
IPA/konɛsɑ̃s/
Meaning
- feminine nounknowledge
Example
Il a beaucoup de connaissances en informatique.
He has a lot of knowledge of computer science.
More examples
Il faut d'abord des connaissances de base avant de progresser.
You first need basic knowledge before progressing.
Core concept
A growing body of what the mind has learned and understood about a subject.
Common phrases
des connaissances de base
basic knowledge
approfondir ses connaissances
deepen one's knowledge
Similar words
savoir: Knowing facts, procedures, or how to do something.
information: An individual fact or item of data passed on to others.
expérience: Insight gained by doing, witnessing, or otherwise experiencing something.
Definition in French
Ensemble des informations et des compréhensions acquises par l'étude, la pratique ou l'expérience.
Word origin
The noun connaissance developed from Old French connaissance and is related to connaître, from Latin cognoscere through the history of French.
Usage tips
- In the plural, connaissances can also mean acquaintances, so context distinguishes knowledge from people known.
Other meanings
- acquaintancenoun
Opposites
- ignoranceignorancenoun