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    Conduit (en. Conduit)

    /kɔ̃.dy/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A tube or structure that allows the transport of fluids.
    The water conduit in the garden is blocked.
    Le conduit d'eau dans le jardin est obstrué.
    A means of transmitting information or communications.
    He was the conduit between the two parties.
    Il a été le conduit entre les deux parties.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'conductus', which means 'conduit, guide'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    air duct
    A tube for the circulation of air.
    conduit d'air
    electrical conduit
    A channel for the passage of electrical cables.
    conduit électrique
    flue
    A passage for the fumes from a heating system.
    conduit de fumée

    Related Words

    conduct
    Action of conducting, often used for vehicles.
    conduite
    conductor
    A person who drives a vehicle or transport.
    conducteur
    to conduct
    To guide or lead something to a place.
    conduire

    Slang Meanings

    An indirect means of communication.
    He is the conduit for all the rumors at the office.
    Il est le conduit de toutes les rumeurs au bureau.
    A facilitating agent in a difficult situation.
    She was the conduit for resolving the conflict.
    Elle a été le conduit pour résoudre le conflit.