Conducteurs (en. Drivers)
/kɔ̃.dɪk.tœʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person who drives a vehicle.
Drivers must obey the traffic code.
Les conducteurs doivent respecter le code de la route.
An element that allows the transmission of an electric current.
Copper conductors are very efficient.
Les conducteurs en cuivre sont très efficaces.
A train conductor.
The conductor announced the stop at the next station.
Le conducteur a annoncé l'arrêt à la prochaine gare.
Etymology
From Latin 'conductorem', meaning 'one who leads'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fund manager
A person who manages financial resources.
conducteur de fonds
train conductor
A person who drives a train.
conducteur de train
to be a good driver
To have good driving skills.
être un bon conducteur
Related Words
driving
Action of driving a vehicle.
conduite
duct
Tube or channel that serves to pass something through.
conduit
conductivity
Property of a material to conduct an electric current.
conductivité
Slang Meanings
truck driver
The truck driver spent the night on the road.
Le routier a passé la nuit sur la route.
reckless driver
He drives like a reckless driver on the highway.
Il roule comme un chauffard sur l'autoroute.