English

Noun

savant ‎(plural savants)

1. A person of learning, especially one who is versed in literature or science.
2. A person who is considered eminent because of their achievements.

Derived terms

Translations

Anagrams

• satnav, sat nav, sat-nav

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sa.vɑ̃/

Etymology

Old present participle of the verb savoir (modern: sachant).

Adjective

savant m ‎(feminine singular savante, masculine plural savants, feminine plural savantes)

1. scholarly, scientific

Synonyms

• érudit, though the two are often juxtaposed (savants being portrayed as wise, the erudite as book-smart)

Related terms

• savamment
• savoir

Derived terms

• nom savant

Noun

savant m ‎(plural savants, feminine savante)

1. scholar, scientist.

Verb

savant

1. (obsolete) present participle of savoir

Anagrams

• avants, vantas