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Why is ‘Connait’ used instead of ’savoir’ in that instance?

Claire C.A1Kwiziq community member

Why is ‘Connait’ used instead of ’savoir’ in that instance?

This question relates to:French interactive reading exercise "Carte postale"

Reading C1, Music, Listening or Seeing C1

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CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Claire, 

Je ne connais pas le nom des plantes 

Please take a look at the following Kwiziq lesson where you will find your answer -

Connaître vs savoir = to know something vs to know how to do

Bonne Continuation!

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Can you, please, post the sentence?

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Why is ‘Connait’ used instead of ’savoir’ in that instance?

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