Conducteur (en. Driver)
/kɔ̃.dyk.tœʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person who drives a vehicle.
The driver followed all the traffic rules.
Le conducteur a respecté toutes les règles de circulation.
An element that allows the passage of electricity.
Copper is an excellent conductor of electricity.
Le cuivre est un excellent conducteur d'électricité.
A person who directs a project or activity.
The meeting leader presented the year's report.
Le conducteur de la réunion a présenté le bilan de l'année.
Etymology
From Latin 'conductore', derived from 'conducere' meaning 'to gather, lead'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bus driver
A person who drives a bus.
conducteur de bus
train driver
A person who drives a train.
conducteur de train
site manager
A person responsible for managing a construction site.
conducteur de travaux
Related Words
driving
The act of driving, manner of behaving.
conduite
to drive
To bring something or someone from one place to another.
conduire
direction
The act of directing, orienting.
direction
Slang Meanings
speedster
He drives like a speedster on the road.
Il roule comme un bolide sur la route.
road maniac
This guy is a real road maniac; he overtakes everyone.
Ce type est un vrai fou du volant, il dépasse tout le monde.