French word

conduite

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃dɥit/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbehavior

Example

Sa conduite en classe est exemplaire.

His behavior in class is exemplary.

Illustration for conduite (behavior)

More examples

La conduite sur l'autoroute doit rester prudente.

Driving on the highway should remain cautious.

Core concept

A person's visible course of actions and behavior in a particular situation.

Common phrases

  • bonne conduite

    good behavior

  • conduite dangereuse

    dangerous driving

  • conduite responsable

    responsible behavior

Similar words

comportement: Observable actions or reactions that reveal a person's behavioral pattern.
attitude: A person's feelings or views as expressed toward an event or situation.
manière: The way an action or behavior is carried out.
habitude: A repeated behavior that has become ingrained.

Definition in French

Façon d'agir d'une personne; l'ensemble de ses actes et de son comportement dans une situation donnée.

Word origin

Conduite comes from Old French conduite, formed from conduire and ultimately from Latin conducere, meaning 'to lead or bring together'.

Usage tips

  • Conduite is feminine, so standard phrases include une bonne conduite and sa conduite en classe.

Other meanings

  • drivingnoun

Opposites

  • indisciplinelack of disciplinenoun
  • désobéissancedisobediencenoun

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