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    Conduisirent (en. Drove)

    /kɔ̃.dɥi.zi.ʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of directing or leading a group, a vehicle, or a project.
    They led the delegation during the negotiations.
    Ils conduisirent la délégation lors des négociations.
    To act as a driver of a means of transportation.
    They drove the car to the destination.
    Ils conduisirent la voiture jusqu'à la destination.
    To make decisions and advance a situation or process.
    They guided the discussions to an agreement.
    Ils conduisirent les discussions vers un accord.

    Etymology

    The verb 'conduire' comes from the Latin 'conducere', which means 'to gather, to bring'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lead someone on
    To deceive someone, to trick them.
    conduire quelqu'un en bateau
    to lead with an iron hand
    To direct someone in an authoritarian manner.
    conduire à la baguette
    to behave well
    To act in an appropriate or correct manner.
    se conduire bien

    Related Words

    driving
    Action or manner of driving.
    conduite
    driver
    A person who drives a vehicle.
    conducteur
    drivability
    The ability to drive, especially in electricity.
    conducibilité

    Slang Meanings

    To drive recklessly or quickly.
    He drove like a madman; he thinks he is invincible.
    Il a conduit comme un fou, il pense qu'il est invincible.
    To be in control of a situation.
    She led the meeting like a boss.
    Elle a conduis une réunion comme une cheffe.