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to drive
01
conduire
to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving
Intransitive: to drive somewhere | to drive in a specific manner | to drive
Example
You should drive with both hands on the steering wheel.
I usually drive to school, but today I 'm taking the bus.
Please be careful and drive within the speed limit.
1.1
conduire, emmener
to transport a particular person somewhere using a motor vehicle, particularly a private car
Transitive: to drive sb somewhere
Example
John 's brother drove him to the train station for his trip.
She drove her children to school every morning.
His friend drove him to the concert because he did n't have a car.
1.2
conduire, maîtriser
to be able or competent enough to fully control a car and make it move towards the direction one desires
Intransitive
Example
I learned to drive when I was 18.
Do you know how to drive?
1.3
conduire, piloter
to be the owner of a particular type of vehicle
Transitive: to drive a particular vehicle
Example
My neighbor drives a hybrid electric car.
He drives a red convertible.
They drive a minivan for their family trips.
1.4
conduire, rouler
(of a motor vehicle) to be controlled by a driver
Intransitive: to drive to a direction
Example
A delivery truck drives down the street, dropping off packages.
She watched as a motorcycle drove by with a loud roar.
02
pousser, enfoncer
to move something forward swiftly and forcefully
Transitive: to drive sth into sth
Example
He used the heavy machinery to drive the pile into the ground during construction.
She used a hammer to drive the nail into the wooden board.
03
pousser, entraîner
to make someone act in a specified way, particularly one that is considered inappropriate or unacceptable
Ditransitive: to drive sb to do sth
Example
The desire for revenge can drive individuals to commit hurtful acts.
Competition among team members drove them to excel in their performance.
Peer pressure can drive teenagers to engage in risky behavior.
04
pousser, propulser
to move, propel, or throw with great force
Transitive: to drive sth somewhere
Example
The wind drove rain against the windowpane.
The strong wind drove the leaves across the street.
The turbulent river currents drove the small boat dangerously close to the waterfall.
05
pousser, motiver
to push someone to try or work extremely hard to reach a goal
Transitive: to drive sb
Example
The authoritarian manager 's approach was to drive employees through fear tactics.
The unscrupulous employer implemented strategies to drive employees mercilessly.
In some sweatshops, the goal is to drive workers relentlessly.
5.1
pousser, stimuler
to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress
Transitive: to drive a change or progress
Example
The desire for sustainability is driving changes in consumer behavior.
Entrepreneurship and small businesses have been driving local economic development.
What 's driving the expansion of the tech industry is the rapid pace of innovation.
06
repousser, refouler, conduire
to compel a group of animals or people to move in a certain direction
Transitive: to drive sb/sth somewhere
Example
The ranchers drove their cattle across the open plains.
They drove the horses into the corral before the storm arrived.
The sheepdog helped the farmer drive the sheep into the pen.
6.1
chasser, expulser
to compel someone to leave a place, particularly a place they were settled in
Transitive: to drive sb from a place
Example
Years of famine and poverty drove the people from the fertile plains they had lived on for generations.
The war drove thousands of refugees from the region, forcing them to seek shelter in neighboring countries.
The destruction caused by the wildfire drove hundreds of families from the region.
07
actionner, faire marcher
to generate the power necessary to make a machine work
Transitive: to drive a machine
Example
The motor drives the conveyor belt in the factory.
Solar panels can drive the lights in the house.
Hydroelectric dams drive the turbines to generate energy.
08
frapper, tirer
(primarily in ball games) to kick or hit the ball with such force that sends it flying forward
Transitive: to drive a ball somewhere
Example
The golfer drove the ball straight down the fairway with precision.
With a strong kick, he drove the ball past the goalkeeper and into the net.
She used her powerful swing to drive the ball over the net in tennis.
09
creuser
to use force in order to create an opening through something
Transitive: to drive an opening through sth
Example
The construction crew drove a path through the dense forest.
To reach the other side, they had to drive a tunnel through the mountains.
Workers used heavy machinery to drive a trench through the frozen ground.
10
conduire, pénétrer
(in sports) to advance with the ball toward the goal, aiming to score points or create opportunities for the team
Intransitive: to drive to a direction
Example
In the final minutes of the game, he used his speed to drive past the defenders and score a crucial basket.
As the rugby team gained possession, they quickly formed a coordinated attack to drive towards the try line.
During the basketball game, the point guard led a fast break, skillfully dribbling to drive towards the basket for a layup.
Drive
01
allée, driveway
a short road or path leading from a street to a building
02
trajet, conduite
the act of traveling in a vehicle, typically an automobile, to reach a destination
03
allée, boulevard
a wide scenic road planted with trees
04
poussée, force
the act of applying force to propel something
05
mécanisme à entraînement, organe de transmission
a mechanism by which force or power is transmitted in a machine
06
volonté
a strong desire and determination to succeed
Example
The team 's collective drive and dedication resulted in their triumphant victory at the championship.
The entrepreneur 's drive was evident in the way he tirelessly worked to turn his startup into a thriving business.
Despite numerous setbacks, his drive kept him focused on his goal of becoming a professional athlete.
07
coup de départ, drive
a long, powerful golf shot from the tee
Example
The drive landed in the middle of the fairway.
His drive went straight down the fairway.
The drive set him up for an easy approach shot.
08
poussée, troupeau
the act of driving a herd of animals overland
09
dynamisme, motivation
the trait of being highly motivated
10
coup droit, frappe puissante
a shot where the player hits the ball with power and speed in racket sports such as tennis and squash
Example
His drive forced his opponent into a defensive position.
The drive requires good technique and timing.
She unleashed a powerful drive down the line for a winner.
11
disque, lecteur
(computer science) a device that writes data onto or reads data from a storage medium
12
impulsion, désir
a physiological state corresponding to a strong need or desire
Exemple
You should drive with both hands on the steering wheel.
I usually drive to school, but today I'm taking the bus.
Please be careful and drive within the speed limit.
I like to drive along scenic routes to enjoy the countryside.
After a long day at work, he prefers to drive home in silence.
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