adjective · noun
English to French Dictionary

knowing Meaning in French (knowing signification en français)

adjectivesachant, perspicace, complice
nounconnaissance
sachant in English:knowing
Phonetic:sa-shɑ̃
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de knowing en français est sachant, perspicace, complice, connaissance. (Qui a ou montre de la connaissance, de la conscience ou de la perspicacité, souvent d'une manière perceptive.)

Definitions of Knowing

  1. 1
    adjective
    perspicace

    Having or showing knowledge, awareness, or shrewdness, often in a perceptive way.

    Qui a ou montre de la connaissance, de la conscience ou de la perspicacité, souvent d'une manière perceptive.

  2. 2
    noun
    connaissance

    The act or process of acquiring knowledge or understanding about something.

    L'acte ou le processus d'acquisition de connaissances ou de compréhension sur quelque chose.

  3. 3
    adjective
    complice

    Implying that one has secret knowledge or information, often in a suggestive or mischievous manner.

    Impliquant que l'on a une connaissance ou une information secrète, souvent d'une manière suggestive ou malicieuse.

Example Sentences

casual

“She gave him a knowing look, implying she understood his secret.”

Elle lui lança un regard entendu, sous-entendant qu'elle comprenait son secret.

casual

“His knowing smile suggested he was aware of the surprise party.”

Son sourire entendu suggérait qu'il était au courant de la fête surprise.

formal

“The knowing of different cultures broadens one's perspective on life.”

La connaissance de différentes cultures élargit sa perspective sur la vie.

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveknow
past participleknown
nounknowledge
adjectiveknowledgeable

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

knowing glancecollocation

A look that suggests shared secret knowledge or understanding.

knowing smilecollocation

A smile that indicates one has secret information or understands something others don't.