condurre

to lead, to conduct, to live

k o n ˈd u r . r e
verb Rare #27,276
to lead, to conduct Also commonly means “to drive” a vehicle.
IT: È difficile condurre una riunione con calma.
EN: It’s difficult to lead a meeting calmly.
to lead, to live Used in phrases such as “condurre uno stile di vita” (to lead a lifestyle).
IT: Voglio condurre una vita tranquilla in campagna.
EN: I want to lead a quiet life in the countryside.
Conjugation of condurre
Indicative present
SingularPlural
First conduco —
Third conduce —
Indicative past
SingularPlural
Third condusse —
Indicative future
SingularPlural
First — condurremo
Third condurrà —

E dove mi volete condurre?

And where do you want to take me?

Siamo noi adesso a condurre l'analisi.

Now we are the ones conducting the analysis.

— Wolf Call - Minaccia in alto mare (2019)

Pensi che l'abbia sempre voluta condurre lì?

Do you think he always wanted to take her there?

— Nouvelle Vague (2025)

Non vorrei condurre quella vita.

I wouldn't want to lead that life.

— 8½ (1963)

La mattina dopo feci condurre i prigionieri sul ponte.

The next morning, I had the prisoners brought onto the bridge.

Che abbia l'aspirazione di condurre la Nation.

That they aspire to lead the Nation.

— Malcolm X (1992)

È lui stesso a condurre il gioco.

He himself is the one leading the game.

— Lars e una ragazza tutta sua (2007)

Dovresti condurre uno stile di vita più sano.

You should lead a healthier lifestyle.

Io non posso lasciarmi condurre dai sentimenti.

I cannot let myself be led by feelings.

— Solaris (1972)