What does connaitre mean in French?

"Connaître" in French means to know (in the sense of being familiar with or having knowledge of something or someone).

Here are some examples:

* Je connais Paris. (I know Paris.)

* Tu connais cet homme? (Do you know this man?)

* Connais-tu le nom de cette chanson? (Do you know the name of this song?)

It can also mean to be acquainted with or to be familiar with:

* Je connais bien cette ville. (I know this city well.)

* Je connais son travail. (I know his work.)

It's important to note that "connaître" is a regular verb that conjugates with the -re ending.