introduction
/ɛ̃.tʁɔ.dyk.sjɔ̃/
The English phrase "introduction" is translated into French as introduction.
The noun introduction can refer to a means of presenting one person to another.
Meaning: means of presenting one person to another (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
While not part of the word introduction itself, greeting habits vary by region: in France, Bonjour is more widely used than the informal Salut, whereas in Quebec, Canada, it is common to use the informal Salut when greeting friends.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun introduction is feminine, so you should use the indefinite article une when saying "an introduction" (une introduction).
How do you pronounce it?
/ɛ̃.tʁɔ.dyk.sjɔ̃/. It has 4 syllables.
When do people say it?
When meeting someone for the first time in a formal context, it is customary to use the expression Enchanté(e) de faire votre connaissance. to mean "Pleased to meet you" or "Delighted to make your acquaintance.".
Did you know?
- In a social introduction, French speakers traditionally introduce the person with the lower social or professional status to the person with the higher status.
- In a formal social setting, you might avoid saying une introduction altogether when referring to a person's introduction to a group, often opting instead for une présentation.
- The word introduction shares its linguistic DNA with the English word 'duct', as both stem from the Latin *ducere*, meaning 'to lead'.
Examples in context
- Lis l'introduction.Read the introduction.This sentence is useful for practicing the command to read an introduction.Tatoeba #11837539 by Amastan, translation #8295094 by Amastan
- Quelle introduction !What an introduction!This sentence is useful for expressing surprise at an introduction.Tatoeba #13325560 by genes1s, translation #11922554 by CK
- On s'attend à ce que l'introduction de la nouvelle taxe affecte toute l'économie.The introduction of the new tax is expected to affect the entire economy.This sentence is useful for seeing how the word is used in the context of introducing a new tax to an economy.Tatoeba #547896 by sacredceltic, translation #269200 by CK
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Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are at a professional networking event.
- NathanChloé, je voudrais faire une introduction rapide.Chloé, I would like to make a quick introduction.
- ChloéOui, présente-moi ton collègue, Nathan.Yes, introduce your colleague to me, Nathan.
- NathanL'introduction s'est bien passée, je pense.The introduction went well, I think.
- ChloéC'est vrai, il a l'air très sympathique.That's true, he seems very friendly.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry introduction, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries introduction, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
