Conjugate savoir in the present tense in French (Le Présent)

Written by Qualified French Expert Aurélie Drouard HKH, Licence d'anglais LLCE

Last updated: 2023-01-16

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The verb "savoir" ('to know/know how to [do something]') is irregular in Le Présent tense.

Learn how to conjugate SAVOIR (to know) in Le Présent (Indicatif) in French

Je sais nager.I can swim.

Tu le sais ?Do you know that?

Il sait compter jusqu'à dix.He knows how to count up to ten.

Nous savons lacer nos chaussures.We know how to tie our shoes.

Vous savez votre leçon ?Do you know your lesson?

Ils savent ce que tu penses.They know what you think.

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