Reconduisit (en. Reconducted)

/ʁə.kɔ̃.dɥi.zit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To bring someone or something back to its starting point.
He drove his friend to the train station after dinner.
Il reconduisit son ami à la gare après le dîner.
To return a situation to a previous state.
She restored the project to its original version.
Elle reconduisit le projet à sa version originale.
To accompany someone to the exit.
They accompanied him to the door before leaving.
Ils le reconduisirent jusqu'à la porte avant de partir.

Etymology

From the verb 'reconduire', composed of the prefix 're-' meaning repetition and the verb 'conduire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to accompany someone
Accompanying a person to their vehicle or home.
reconduire quelqu'un
to behave well
Acting appropriately or respectfully.
se reconduire bien
to drive someone
To drive someone back to their destination.
reconduire en voiture

Related Words

to drive
To take from one point to another, often alongside a car.
conduire
to welcome
To receive someone upon their arrival.
accueillir
to return
To go again to a place.
retourner

Slang Meanings

To meet someone for the last time.
He drove her home after their last evening together.
Il l'a reconduite chez elle après leur dernière soirée ensemble.
To bring someone home by accompanying them.
After the party, he drove all his friends home.
Après la fête, il a reconduit tous ses amis chez eux.