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How to Say ‘Do you know how to brake?’ in French

Vous savez freiner ?

voo sa-VAY freh-NAY

[voo sa-VAY freh-NAY]

💬 Usage Tip: Savoir plus an action means knowing how to do it. Swap the action: Vous savez tourner ? "Can you turn?"

Phrase Breakdown

Vous

[voo]

you

Used to refer to the person or people being addressed.

Example

Vous aimez le film?

Do you like the movie?

savez

[sa-VAY]

know (how to)

Form of 'savoir' for 'vous'; with an infinitive it means 'know how to'.

Example

Vous savez nager ?

Do you know how to swim?

freiner

[freh-NAY]

to brake

To slow down or stop, on skates, a bike or a car.

Example

Il faut freiner avant le virage.

You must brake before the turn.

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