conductor in French
conductor in French is chef d'orchestre, contrôleur, poinçonneur — conductor means a person who directs an orchestra, choir, or other group of musicians.
conductor in French
chef d'orchestre
(musician) A person who conducts an orchestra, choir or other music ensemble; a professional whose occupation is conducting.
contrôleur
(rail transport) A person who takes tickets on public transportation and also helps passengers.
poinçonneur
(rail transport) A person who takes tickets on public transportation and also helps passengers.
conducteur
(physics) Something that can transmit electricity, heat, light, or sound.
What does "conductor" mean?
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noun A person who directs an orchestra, choir, or other group of musicians.
"The conductor raised her baton and the orchestra fell silent."
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noun A person who collects tickets and assists passengers on a train or bus.
"The conductor walked through the carriage checking tickets."
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noun A material or object that allows electricity, heat, or sound to pass through it.
"Copper is an excellent conductor of electricity."
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conductor in a sentence
- The conductor raised her baton and the orchestra fell silent.
- He studied under a famous conductor in Vienna.
- The conductor walked through the carriage checking tickets.
- She asked the conductor which stop was hers.
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What is "conductor" in French?
"conductor" in French is chef d'orchestre, contrôleur, poinçonneur. conductor means: A person who directs an orchestra, choir, or other group of musicians.
How do you use "conductor" in a sentence?
Example: "The conductor raised her baton and the orchestra fell silent." In French, "conductor" is chef d'orchestre, contrôleur, poinçonneur.
Are there other ways to say "conductor" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "conductor": chef d'orchestre, contrôleur, poinçonneur, conducteur.
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