Conduisait (en. Drove)
/kɔ̃.dɥi.zɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
The act of directing a vehicle.
She was driving carefully on the road.
Elle conduisait prudemment sur la route.
To lead or manage an activity.
He was leading the project with enthusiasm.
Il conduisait le projet avec enthousiasme.
To accompany someone to a place.
He was driving his friend to the airport.
Il conduisait son ami à l'aéroport.
Etymology
From old French 'conduire', from Latin 'conducere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to drive someone by car
Accompany someone by transporting them in a vehicle.
conduire quelqu'un en voiture
to lead to success
Carry someone or something towards success.
conduire au succès
to lead to catastrophe
Lead to a disastrous situation.
conduire à la catastrophe
Related Words
to drive
Basic verb meaning to guide or direct.
conduire
driver
A person who drives a vehicle.
conducteur
driving
The act of driving or behavior on the road.
conduite
Slang Meanings
To drive in a light or fast manner.
He drove like a madman on the highway.
Il conduisait comme un fou sur l'autoroute.
To have style while driving.
She drove with swag in her car.
Elle conduisait avec du swag dans sa voiture.