nounnounverb
le conduit
lead · flue · duct
Definition & meaning
The word conduit has two primary meanings in French:
- A pipe or duct: It refers to a tube, pipe, or channel used for conveying fluids (water, gas, oil) or protecting electrical cables.
- Past participle of "conduire": It is the past participle of the verb conduire ?, which means "to drive," "to conduct," "to lead," or "to manage." As a past participle, it is used to form compound tenses (e.g., il a conduit - he drove) or as an adjective meaning "driven" or "led."
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: As a noun, it is a masculine noun (un conduit). As a verb form, it is the participe passé of the irregular verb conduire.
- Word origin: It derives from the Latin word conductus, which is the past participle of conducere (to bring together, to conduct).
Synonyms & antonyms
As a noun (pipe/duct):
As a verb form (past participle of to drive/lead):
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Examples
Cette décision conduit à de grands changements.noun
This decision leads to major changes.
Le conduit de la cheminée est bouché.Word type unavailable
The chimney flue is blocked.
L’air chaud passe par ce conduit.Word type unavailable
The warm air passes through this duct.
Il faut nettoyer le conduit de ventilation.Word type unavailable
The ventilation duct needs to be cleaned.
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