Conduise (en. Drive)

/kɔ̃.dɥiz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To exercise control or direction over something or someone.
I need to drive the car home.
Il faut que je conduise la voiture jusqu'à chez moi.
To help go from one place to another.
I wish for you to drive the guests to the reception.
Je souhaite que tu conduises les invités à la réception.
To be responsible for the management or organization of an activity.
It is important that we manage this project carefully.
Il est important que nous conduisions ce projet avec soin.

Etymology

Origin of the word 'conduce' coming from the Latin verb 'conducere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

drive a car
To pilot a vehicle.
conduire une voiture
lead someone to success
To help someone achieve success.
conduire quelqu'un à la réussite
manage a project
To organize and manage a project.
conduire un projet

Related Words

conductor
Person who drives.
conduiteur
driving
Action of driving.
conduite

Slang Meanings

To lead the dance
In this company, she leads the dance.
Dans cette entreprise, elle mène la danse.
To take the reins
He took the reins of the project from the beginning.
Il a pris les rênes du projet dès le début.