je conduis
The English phrase "I drive" is translated into French as je conduis.
The phrase is used to state that you operate a vehicle. The verb conduire means "to drive".
Which one should you use?
In French, the present tense je conduis can mean both "I drive" (habitual) and "I am driving" (currently happening).
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use je conduis when referring to riding a bicycle or a motorcycle. Instead, use je fais du vélo for a bicycle or je roule à moto for a motorcycle.
Did you know?
- The verb conduire is also used to mean 'to lead' or 'to guide', such as when someone is escorting a person to the door.
- The word conduire is used in the expression conduire en erreur, which means to mislead someone or lead them to a wrong conclusion.
- The word conduire is a cognate of the English word 'conduct', as both describe the act of directing a movement.
Examples in context
- Je conduis une voiture noire.I drive a black car.This sentence is useful for identifying the color of the car you drive using je conduis.Tatoeba #8703309 by Julien_PDC, translation #2325143 by CK
- Je conduis un véhicule hybride.I drive a hybrid.This sentence shows how to say you drive a specific type of vehicle like a hybrid using je conduis.Tatoeba #1998758 by sacredceltic, translation #1887292 by CK
- Est-ce que je conduis au retour?Shall I drive on the way back?This sentence demonstrates how to use je conduis to offer to drive during a return trip.Tatoeba #3669153 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #3668453 by speedwell
- Oui, je conduis.Yes, I drive.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are deciding who will take the car to the city.
- LucasOn y va ensemble ?Shall we go together?
- LéaOui, je conduis aujourd'hui.Yes, I'll drive today.
- LucasC'est gentil, merci Léa.That's kind, thank you Léa.
- LéaDe rien, monte dans la voiture.You're welcome, get in the car.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
