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Usages of savoir
Je ne sais pas combien de temps je passerai à préparer le dîner.
I do not know how much time I will spend preparing dinner.
Je sais parler français.
I know how to speak French.
Paul sait qu’il y aura des difficultés, mais il n’en doute pas: ils réussiront.
Paul knows that there will be difficulties, but he does not doubt it: they will succeed.
Ce grand événement peut l’émouvoir profondément, mais Paul sait la rassurer.
This big event can move her deeply, but Paul knows how to reassure her.
J’ai tellement de choses à faire ce soir que je ne sais pas par où commencer.
I have so many things to do this evening that I do not know where to start.
Nous ne savons pas comment décorer le balcon pour la fête.
We don't know how to decorate the balcony for the party.
Paul sait comment réagir calmement.
Paul knows how to react calmly.
Si j’avais su, je t’aurais attendu sur le quai.
If I had known, I would have waited for you on the platform.
Demain, elle a un entretien important, et elle sait que les autres candidats sont forts.
Tomorrow, she has an important interview, and she knows that the other candidates are strong.
Je suis curieux de savoir comment ils organisent les tâches de ménage.
I am curious to know how they organize the housework tasks.
Honnêtement, je ne sais pas si je suis prêt pour une vie de couple marié.
Honestly, I do not know if I am ready for the life of a married couple.
Paul trouve ce goût amer ridicule, mais il sait que le médicament aide à guérir.
Paul finds that bitter taste ridiculous, but he knows the medicine helps to heal.
À son avis, le plus difficile était d’attendre aux urgences sans savoir, dans chaque cas, quand on serait soigné.
In his opinion, the hardest part was waiting in the emergency room without knowing, in each case, when one would be treated.
Il aime les outils numériques, mais il sait qu'ils peuvent aussi créer du stress.
He likes digital tools, but he knows they can also create stress.
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