conductor

UK
/kənˈdʌktə/
US
/kənˈdʌktər/

Translations

conductornoun
conductors
pl
UK
/kənˈdʌktə/
US
/kənˈdʌktər/
chef d'orchestre
The conductor raised his baton and the orchestra began to play.
Le chef d'orchestre leva sa baguette et l'orchestre se mit à jouer.
contrôleurDans les transports en commun, surtout pour le contrôle des billets.
The conductor checked our tickets on the train.
Le contrôleur a vérifié nos billets dans le train.
conducteurEn physique et en électricité.
Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
Le cuivre est un bon conducteur d'électricité.
conductoradjective
UK
/kənˈdʌktə/
US
/kənˈdʌktɚ/
Attributive use before another noun (e.g., "conductor rail").
conducteurSe dit d'un matériau ou d'un élément qui conduit l'électricité ou la chaleur.
The conductor wire carries the current to the device.
Le fil conducteur transporte le courant vers l'appareil.

Definitions

conductornoun
A person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir.
The conductor raised his baton, signaling the orchestra to begin playing.
A material or object that allows electricity or heat to flow through it.
Copper is a common conductor used in electrical wiring due to its high conductivity.
A person who collects fares and sells tickets on a bus, train, or other public transport.
The conductor walked down the aisle, checking tickets and assisting passengers.
conductoradjective
Used before another noun to describe something that conveys electricity or heat.
The subway's conductor rail carries the electric current that powers the train.