Savoir / Pouvoir

Derek B.C1Kwiziq community member

Are there parts of France where they use the verb savoir to mean pouvoir? I am told this is a tendency of speakers in Belgium.

Asked 4 years ago

CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Derek,

Well, you learn something every day... Did look it up and found this interesting little article -

I am not aware of any such usage in France but you never know...

Like04 years ago

Are there parts of France where they use the verb savoir to mean pouvoir? I am told this is a tendency of speakers in Belgium.

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