English–French

“introduction” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/inisjasjɔ̃/

Example

J'ai suivi une initiation à la photographie.

I took an introductory course in photography.

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How to say “introduction” in French

“Introduction” in French is initiation.

A short guided first step into a practical field, where a participant gains hands-on familiarity.

Full entry for initiation: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with initiation

Ils proposent un atelier d'initiation ce samedi.

They offer an introductory workshop this Saturday.

Tips for using initiation

  • The noun is feminine, and the common pattern is une initiation à plus a field, as in une initiation à l'astronomie.

Other French words for “introduction”

L'instauration de nouvelles règles a rassuré les habitants.

The introduction of new rules reassured the residents.

L'introduction du livre est très courte.

The introduction to the book is very short.

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