la
/kɔ.nɛ.sɑ̃s/
Translation
knowledge; acquaintance
Word origin
From the verb connaitre ('to know'), from Latin cognoscere ('to get to know'), from co- ('together') and gnoscere ('to know'). The same root gives English 'cognition' and 'recognise'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- cognoscere
- English cognates
- cognition, recognise
Grammar
Examples
approfondie l' .
She has a deep knowledge of Roman history.
.
Pleased to make your acquaintance.
' , .
He is not a close friend, just an acquaintance.
l' .
The doctor lost consciousness before help arrived.
enrichir .
One must constantly broaden one's knowledge.
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