How to Say ‘You know how to’ in French
Tu sais
too say
[too say]
💬 Usage Tip: [Sais] is written with a final [s], but you don't pronounce it: (too say). In [tu sais + verb], it often means "know how to," as in [tu sais danser] = "you know how to dance."
Phrase Breakdown
Tu
[too]
you
Informal singular « you », used when speaking casually to one person.
Dans « Tu sais », « Tu » s'adresse directement à la personne au bar.
In “Tu sais”, “Tu” addresses the person directly at the bar.
sais
[say]
know
From the verb « savoir »; here it means « know » as in « you know ».
Dans « Tu sais », « sais » sert à introduire une remarque naturelle.
In “Tu sais”, “sais” is used to introduce a natural remark.
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