What does introduction in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word introduction in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use introduction in French.

The word introduction in French means introduction, insertion, introduction, introduction, introduction, introduction, announcement, introduction, in introduction to, by way of introduction to, stock exchange listing, initial public offering, letter of introduction, letter of introduction, opening line, opening sentence. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word introduction

introduction

nom féminin (apport)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'introduction d'alcool est interdite sur le lieu de travail. L'introduction d'une grande quantité de faune étrangère a eu un grand impact sur l'Australie.
Bringing alcohol into the workplace is prohibited.

insertion

nom féminin (insertion)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'introduction d'une aiguille dans une veine est nécessaire aux prises de sang.
The insertion of a needle into a vein is a necessary element of a blood test.

introduction

nom féminin (préalable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La réflexion est une introduction à la philosophie.
Reflection is an introduction to philosophy.

introduction

nom féminin (partie d'un livre) (to a book)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Dans l'introduction, l'auteur remerciait sa famille et ses mentors pour leur aide.
In the introduction the author thanked his family and his mentors for helping him.

introduction

nom féminin (partie d'un discours, d'une dissertation) (text, speech)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il faut toujours une introduction et une conclusion à un exposé. Votre dissertation devra commencer par une introduction d'une dizaine de lignes et se finir par une conclusion d'une dizaine de lignes également.
A presentation always needs a lead-in and a conclusion.

introduction, announcement

nom féminin (faire entrer quelque part) (guest)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'huissier procède à l'introduction des visiteurs. Attention, on constate l'introduction d'un intrus dans l'aile gauche.
The usher proceeded to introduce (or: announce) the guests.

introduction

nom féminin (Musique : partie d'une œuvre) (Music)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Cette chanson se compose d'une introduction, d'un couplet et d'un refrain répétés deux fois jusqu'au pont, avant de finir le refrain.
This song consists of an introduction, a verse and a chorus, which are repeated twice to the bridge, before finishing the chorus.

in introduction to, by way of introduction to

(en préambule à [qch])

stock exchange listing, initial public offering

nom féminin (fait de coter [qch] pour la première fois)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

letter of introduction

nom féminin (lettre de présentation) (potential employee)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Je vous remets cette lettre d'introduction qui vous facilitera un entretien avec votre futur directeur.

letter of introduction

nom masculin (lettre qui facilite l'accès)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Afin de faciliter l'accès de Jean auprès de son nouveau directeur, son ancien patron lui donne un mot d'introduction.

opening line, opening sentence

nom féminin (premières paroles prononcées)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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