/ɛ̃.tʁɔ.dɥiʁ/
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to introduce, to insert, to bring in
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Word origin
From Latin introducere ('to lead in'), from intro ('inside') and ducere ('to lead'). English 'introduce' is from the same verb.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- introducere
- English cognates
- introduce, duct, conduct
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular french-irregular conjugation. Pronouns: je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles.
Indicative
| Person | Present | Imperfect | Past historic | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| je | introduis | introduisais | introduisis | introduirai | introduirais |
| tu | introduis | introduisais | introduisis | introduiras | introduirais |
| il/elle | introduit | introduisait | introduisit | introduira | introduirait |
| nous | introduisons | introduisions | introduisîmes | introduirons | introduirions |
| vous | introduisez | introduisiez | introduisîtes | introduirez | introduiriez |
| ils/elles | introduisent | introduisaient | introduisirent | introduiront | introduiraient |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect |
|---|---|---|
| je | introduise | introduisisse |
| tu | introduises | introduisisses |
| il/elle | introduise | introduisît |
| nous | introduisions | introduisissions |
| vous | introduisiez | introduisissiez |
| ils/elles | introduisent | introduisissent |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tu | introduis |
| nous | introduisons |
| vous | introduisez |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- introduisant
- Past participle
- introduit · introduite · introduits · introduites
Examples
.
He slid the key into the lock without making a noise.
.
The government wants to bring in a new law on rents.
.
The teacher introduced the subject with a little story.
2015.
This product was introduced onto the French market in 2015.
.
He was shown into the director's office.
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