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know (a person; be acquainted with someone)
be familiar with (a place, a subject)
experience/undergo (a situation or feeling)
Je connais bien ce quartier; on y trouve plein de restos sympas.
I know this neighbourhood well; there are lots of nice restaurants there.
Notes
GENERAL INFO
connais is a conjugated form of the verb "connaître" (to know, to be familiar with).
USAGE
It refers to knowing people, places, or things through experience or familiarity.
Examples:
"Je connais Paul." (I know Paul.)
"Tu connais cette ville ?" (Do you know this city?).
CONJUGATION - 3rd Group
Je connais
Tu connais
Il/elle/on connaît
Nous connaissons
Vous connaissez
Ils/elles connaissent
TRAPS
Do not confuse connais with "sais" (from "savoir"). "Connaître" is for familiarity (person, place, thing).
"Savoir" is for knowing facts, information, or how to do something.