connaissiez-vous

did you know

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phrase Rare #32,123

did you know Imperfect form used in formal questions or when speaking to more than one person. It can also mean 'were you familiar with' or 'were you acquainted with' depending on context.

FR: Connaissiez-vous ce quartier avant de venir ici ?

EN: Did you know this neighborhood before coming here?

Connaissiez-vous Lecter avant d'être son patient ?

Did you know Lecter before you were his patient?

Le connaissiez-vous bien ?

Did you know him well?

Connaissiez-vous Tom à l'époque ?

Did you know Tom back then?

Le connaissiez-vous ?

Did you know him?

Comment connaissiez-vous mon oncle ?

How did you know my uncle?

— Shelter (2026)

La connaissiez-vous bien ?

Did you know her well?

D'où connaissiez-vous mon nom ?

How did you know my name?

Connaissiez-vous sa vie privée ?

Were you aware of his private life?

— Tesis (1996)

Peut-être le connaissiez-vous sous un autre nom.

Perhaps you knew him by another name.