Conduisit (en. Drove)
/kɔ̃.dɥi.zɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To lead or guide someone in a situation.
She led the group through the forest.
Elle conduisit le groupe à travers la forêt.
To bring a vehicle or a person to a specific place.
He took his family on vacation.
Il conduisit sa famille en vacances.
To have as results or outcomes.
His behavior led to an awareness.
Son comportement conduisit à une prise de conscience.
Etymology
The verb 'conduire' comes from the Latin 'conducere', which means 'to gather, to lead'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to lead to
To have as a consequence, to lead to.
conduire à
to behave well
To act appropriately or respectably.
se conduire bien
to conduct an investigation
To manage or direct a process of investigation.
conduire une enquête
Related Words
driver
Person who drives a vehicle.
conducteur
duct
Tube or passage to direct something.
conduit
conduct
Behavior or way of acting.
conduite
Slang Meanings
To drive recklessly.
He drove like a madman on the highway.
Il conduisait comme un fou sur l'autoroute.
To lead a fast-paced life.
He is living his life at 100 miles an hour.
Il conduit sa vie à 100 à l'heure.