Conduis prudemment
The English phrase "drive safe" can be translated into French as Conduis prudemment.
These phrases are used to tell someone to be careful while driving a vehicle.
What does it mean word for word?
Conduis prudemment is built from the verb conduire (to drive) and the adverb prudemment (prudently or carefully).
Which one should you use?
Other variations include Soyez prudent au volant (be careful while driving), Fais attention sur la route (pay attention on the road), Conduisez en toute sécurité (Drive safely), Prudence sur la route (Caution on the road) and Fais attention en conduisant (Pay attention while driving).
How does it change in a sentence?
Use the form Conduis prudemment when speaking to a friend, a family member or someone you know well. Use the form Conduisez prudemment when speaking to a stranger, an elder or a group of people.
Did you know?
- While conduire means 'to drive', it is used in French for any vehicle a person steers, including a horse-drawn carriage or even a herd of cattle.
- In several French-speaking African countries, people often say Bonne route to wish someone a safe trip rather than explicitly warning them to be cautious.
- The word conduire is a linguistic relative of the English word 'conduct', as both stem from the idea of leading or guiding something along a path.
Examples in context
- Lors de votre voyage ce soir, conduisez prudemment.During your trip tonight, drive safely.
- Bon voyage! Conduis prudemment.Have a good trip! Drive safely.
- Conduis prudemment sur l'autoroute.Drive safe on the highway.
- Il pleut, alors conduis prudemment.It is raining, so drive safe.
- Conduis prudemment pour rentrer à la maison.Drive safe to get home.
Example conversation
Gabriel is leaving Chloé's house in his car.
- ChloéBonne soirée, Gabriel.Have a good evening, Gabriel.
- GabrielMerci, Chloé. À demain !Thanks, Chloé. See you tomorrow!
- ChloéConduis prudemment.Drive safe.
- GabrielNe t'inquiète pas, je ferai attention.Don't worry, I will be careful.
