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    Conduisent (en. Drive)

    /kɔ̃.dɥiz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To guide a vehicle, an animal, or people from one place to another.
    The drivers take their passengers to the airport.
    Les chauffeurs conduisent leurs passagers à l'aéroport.
    To direct or guide a conversation or discussion.
    The moderators guide the debate carefully.
    Les modérateurs conduisent le débat avec soin.
    To be responsible for something.
    They carry the project to completion despite the obstacles.
    Ils conduisent le projet à bien malgré les obstacles.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to drive', of Latin origin 'conducere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to carry out successfully
    to bring something to a successful conclusion
    conduire à bien
    to lead the dance
    to be the one who leads or directs an activity
    conduire la danse
    to lead someone by the nose
    to have excessive influence over someone
    conduire quelqu'un par le bout du nez

    Related Words

    conduit
    A passage or way to transport something.
    conduit
    driver
    A person who drives a vehicle.
    conducteur
    driving
    The act of driving, behavior on the road.
    conduite

    Slang Meanings

    To drive with a lot of style or ostentatiously.
    He drove his new car like a king.
    Il a conduit sa nouvelle voiture comme un roi.
    To boast about one's driving skills.
    She behaves like an expert on the road.
    Elle se conduit comme une experte sur la route.