Conduirait (en. Would lead)

/kɔ̃.dɥi.ʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To express an action that could take place under certain conditions.

He would drive a car if it weren’t broken.

Il conduirait une voiture si elle n'était pas cassée.

To indicate a possibility related to direction or transport.

We would drive together if you wanted.

Nous conduirions ensemble si tu voulais.

To suggest an involvement in an action.

If I had the time, I would drive my friends to the airport.

Si j'avais le temps, je conduirais mes amis à l'aéroport.

From the Latin verb 'conducere', meaning 'to drive, to gather'.

to lead someone to reason

To bring someone to understand or accept an idea.

conduire quelqu'un à la raison

to conduct an investigation

To direct an investigation or research.

conduire une enquête

to lead a meeting

To lead or orchestrate a meeting.

conduire une réunion

driving

Action of driving, behavior on the road.

conduite

driver

Person who drives a vehicle.

conducteur

to drive

Verb meaning to lead or transport.

conduire

To have the hand on the wheel.

You know, when you drive home, it’s like having the hand on the wheel.

Tu sais, quand tu conduis à la maison, c'est comme avoir la main sur le volant.

To be behind the wheel.

Tonight, I am behind the wheel so I will drive.

Ce soir, je suis au volant donc je conduirai.