La connaissance
Example: La connaissance des langues aide beaucoup en voyage.
Definition
"La connaissance" refers to the understanding, awareness, or familiarity gained through experience or education. It often relates to information or skills acquired by a person, such as in the phrase 'La connaissance des langues aide beaucoup en voyage,' meaning knowledge of languages helps a lot when traveling.
Etymology
The French word "la connaissance" comes from the verb 'connaître,' meaning 'to know.' It traces back to the Latin 'cognoscere,' which means 'to get to know' or 'to recognize.' Did you know that this root also gave rise to the English word 'cognition,' linking knowledge and thought?
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"La connaissance" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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