What does the French word "savoir" mean?

Answer by  emhaskey (685)

In French, "savoir" means "to know". "Faire" translates to "to make" Put together, the phrase "Faire savoir" translates to "to make known" or "to announce". "Savoir faire" is the ability to say or do the right thing.

Answer by  Johnson2231 (237)

"Savoir" is a verb that means "to know how to". "Faire" is a verb that means "to do". Therefore, the phrase "savoir faire" means "to know how to do", or "knowledge about how to do something. In the business context, it usually refers to technical skills or knowledge that is necessary or beneficial.