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10 Language-to-English DictionariesConnaissance
/kɔ.nɛ.sɑ̃s/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Information, understanding, and skills gained through education or experience.
"Her knowledge of art history is extensive." - 2
An acquaintance or person whom one knows.
"He met several old acquaintances at the reunion."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old French conoissance, stemming from the Latin cognoscentia, meaning 'acquaintance, knowledge'. It evolved from the verb conoistre (Latin cognoscere), combining co- ('together') and gnoscere ('to know'). Over centuries, it shifted from physical recognition to the broader accumulation of facts, skills, and understanding.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Connaissance" is said worldwide
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connaissance
Transliteration: connaissance
"La connaissance est la clé du succès."
Wissen
Transliteration: Wissen
"Wissen ist Macht."
conoscenza
Transliteration: conoscenza
"La conoscenza richiede studio e dedizione."
conocimiento
Transliteration: conocimiento
"El conocimiento abre muchas puertas."
conhecimento
Transliteration: conhecimento
"O conhecimento é essencial para o progresso."
ज्ञान
Transliteration: gyan
"ज्ञान ही शक्ति है।"
知识
Transliteration: zhī shi
"知识就是力量。"
지식
Transliteration: jisik
"지식은 힘이다."
知識
Transliteration: chishiki
"知識は力なり。"
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