What does introduire in French mean?

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

The word introduire in French means insert, add, announce, introduce, creep into, gain admittance, gain entry, break into, break into somewhere. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word introduire

insert

verbe transitif (entrer [qch] dans [qch])

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il faut introduire, puis tourner la clef dans la porte pour l'ouvrir.
You need to insert the key into the lock and then turn it to open the door.

add

verbe transitif (adjoindre)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il a introduit une nouvelle donnée dans son problème.
He added a new element to his problem.

announce, introduce

verbe transitif (faire rentrer [qqn] quelque part) (guest)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
L'huissier introduit les visiteurs.
The usher announces the guests.

creep into

verbe pronominal (entrer)

Il s'est introduit discrètement dans le bureau de la directrice.
He discreetly slipped inside the manager's office.

gain admittance, gain entry

verbe pronominal (se faire accepter)

Il s'est bien introduit dans cette association.
He managed to gain admittance to this organization.

break into

locution verbale (entrer illégalement quelque part)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])
Ils se sont introduits par effraction dans la boutique.

break into somewhere

locution verbale (entrer illégalement quelque part)

Nous appelons la police car un voleur s'est introduit par effraction dans la maison.
We're calling the police because a burglar broke into the house.

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