French Conversation · Level 96
60 words
French word
induire
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃dɥiʁ/
Meaning
- verbcause
Example
Le médicament peut induire de la somnolence.
The medication may cause drowsiness.
More examples
Un médicament mal utilisé peut induire une réaction allergique.
A medication used improperly can set off an allergic reaction.
Core concept
A factor leading something toward a resulting state.
Common phrases
induire une réaction allergique
set off an allergic reaction
induire des changements
lead to changes
Similar words
causer: Cause an event or state to occur.
provoquer: Directly cause a reaction or event through a stimulus or action.
déclencher: Trigger the beginning of an action or reaction.
entraîner: Lead to another result as a situation or event unfolds.
Definition in French
Faire naître ou susciter un effet, souvent employé dans un registre formel ou technique.
Word origin
French induire continues Latin inducere, whose parts mean 'in' and 'lead', with the original idea of leading in developing into causing an effect.
Usage tips
- Induire normally takes a direct object, as in induire de la somnolence, without a preposition before the effect.