The French verb "savoir" means "to know (facts)" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "savoir" across all 5 tenses. New to French verbs? Start with the French verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "savoir" in the Present Tense
Présent de l'indicatif Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | sais |
| tu | you (informal) | sais |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | sait |
| nous | we | savons |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | savez |
| ils/elles | they | savent |
Elle sait jouer du piano.
She knows how to play the piano.
How to Conjugate "savoir" in the Past (completed) Tense
Passé composé Actions completed in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | ai su |
| tu | you (informal) | as su |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | a su |
| nous | we | avons su |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | avez su |
| ils/elles | they | ont su |
Elle a su la vérité.
She knew the truth.
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Imparfait Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | savais |
| tu | you (informal) | savais |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | savait |
| nous | we | savions |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | saviez |
| ils/elles | they | savaient |
Elle savait parler trois langues.
She knew how to speak three languages.
How to Conjugate "savoir" in the Future Tense
Futur simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | saurai |
| tu | you (informal) | sauras |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | saura |
| nous | we | saurons |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | saurez |
| ils/elles | they | sauront |
Il saura quoi faire ce soir.
He will know what to do tonight.
How to Conjugate "savoir" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Conditionnel présent Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | saurais |
| tu | you (informal) | saurais |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | saurait |
| nous | we | saurions |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | sauriez |
| ils/elles | they | sauraient |
Elle saurait parler français mieux.
She would know how to speak French better.
Frequently Asked Questions About "savoir"
Is "savoir" regular or irregular in French?
"Savoir" is an irregular French verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "savoir" mean in English?
The French verb "savoir" means "to know (facts)" in English.
How do you conjugate "savoir" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Présent de l'indicatif): je → sais, tu → sais, il/elle/on → sait, nous → savons, vous → savez, ils/elles → savent.
How many tenses does "savoir" have in French?
"Savoir" is conjugated across 5 tenses in French: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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