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introduction

/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/

Translations

introductionnoun

introductions

/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/

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.

Synonyms

introductionadjective

/ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/

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

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.

introductionnoun

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.

introductionadjective

Serving as an introduction; introductory (used attributively).

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