you know
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., il était une fois).
phrase
a. tu sais
A word or phrase used to refer to the second-person informal “tu” by its conjugation or implied context (e.g., Et toi ?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
You know that you can always count on me, Billy.Tu sais que tu peux toujours compter sur moi, Billy.
b. tu connais
A word or phrase used to refer to the second-person informal “tu” by its conjugation or implied context (e.g., Et toi ?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
You know every song on the album, don't you, Manon?Tu connais toutes les chansons de l’album, n'est-ce pas, Manon ?
c. vous savez
A word or phrase used to refer to the second-person formal “vous” by its conjugation or implied context (e.g., Et vous ?).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
Mr. Mayor, you know how to help us out of this situation.M. le maire, vous savez comment nous aider à sortir de cette situation.
d. vous connaissez
A word or phrase used to refer to the second-person formal “vous” by its conjugation or implied context (e.g., Et vous ?).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
Mrs. Brown, you know all the members of the committee.Mme Brown, vous connaissez tous les membres du comité.
e. vous savez
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
Scott and Florian, you know where Maxine lives, right?Scott et Florian, vous savez où habite Maxine, n’est-ce pas ?
f. vous connaissez
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
You know this neighborhood really well, Rachel and Charlène.Vous connaissez très bien ce quartier, Rachel et Charlène.
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