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    Conduisaient (en. Were driving)

    /kɔ̃.dɥi.zɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of directing a vehicle or an organization.
    They were driving their car on the road.
    Ils conduisaient leur voiture sur la route.
    To lead people or objects from one point to another.
    The guides were leading the tourists through the city.
    Les guides conduisaient les touristes à travers la ville.
    To have behavior that influences others.
    They were driving the project with determination.
    Ils conduisaient le projet avec détermination.
    To regulate or direct a situation.
    She was skillfully guiding the discussion.
    Elle conduisait habilement la discussion.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'conducere', which means 'to lead together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lead to
    to lead towards a result or a destination.
    conduire à
    to lead someone to
    to bring someone to a place or a state.
    conduire quelqu'un à
    to be well led
    to be well managed or directed.
    être bien conduit

    Related Words

    conduire
    Verb in the infinitive meaning to lead a vehicle or a situation.
    conduire
    conducteur
    Person who drives a vehicle.
    conducteur
    direction
    Action of directing or the path to follow.
    direction

    Slang Meanings

    To drive fast.
    They were driving like crazy on the highway.
    Ils conduisaient comme des fous sur l'autoroute.
    To make something move forward.
    He was skillfully leading the negotiations.
    Il conduisait les négociations avec talent.