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introduction

/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/

introductionnoun

introductions

/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/

Translations

The introduction of the new policy was met with mixed reactions.

L'introduction de la nouvelle politique a suscité des réactions mitigées.

initiationPour le premier contact ou la première expérience avec un sujet.

Her introduction to classical music came through a school concert.

Son initiation à la musique classique s'est faite lors d'un concert scolaire.

Additional translations

présentationPour la présentation formelle d'une personne à une autre.

Definitions

The action of introducing something or someone.

The introduction of the new policy was met with mixed reactions.

A formal presentation of one person to another, in which each is told the other's name.

After a brief introduction, the two leaders sat down to discuss the agreement.

A preliminary part of a book, speech, or piece of music, serving as an opening.

The introduction of the book provided a comprehensive overview of the topics covered.

A person's first experience of a subject or thing.

Her introduction to classical music came through a school concert.

Synonyms

introductionadjective

/ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/

Used attributively to modify another noun with the sense ‘introductory’.

Translations

introductifS'emploie surtout pour qualifier ce qui sert d'introduction.

All first-year students must take the introduction course in chemistry.

Tous les étudiants de première année doivent suivre le cours introductif de chimie.

Definitions

Serving as an introduction; introductory (used attributively).

All first-year students must take the introduction course in chemistry.