introduction

introduction

Première partie d’un livre, d’un discours ou d’une œuvre, qui prépare à ce qui suit.

En anglais simple : The first part of a book, speech, or other work, which prepares you for what follows.

• Read the introduction first.
• Her speech began with a short introduction.
• The book has a new introduction by its editor.

Comment l'utiliser : introduction to something (The introduction to the report explains its purpose.)

Synonymes : opening, preface

Contraires : conclusion

Expressions courantes : introduction to something, short introduction, write an introduction, book introduction

présentation

Action de dire à des personnes leurs noms respectifs lors de leur première rencontre.

En anglais simple : The act of telling people each other’s names when they meet for the first time.

• Let me make the introductions.
• After a brief introduction, we shook hands.
• Our introduction at the party led to a lasting friendship.

Comment l'utiliser : introduction to someone (My introduction to her parents went well.)

Expressions courantes : make an introduction, formal introduction, introduction to someone

initiation, introduction

Première expérience ou leçon qui permet de commencer à découvrir un sujet ou une activité.

En anglais simple : A first experience or lesson that helps someone start learning about a subject or activity.

• This is an introduction to cooking.
• My first job provided an introduction to office life.
• The guide offers a simple introduction to local history.

Comment l'utiliser : introduction to something (This course is an introduction to photography.)

Synonymes : orientation, initiation

Expressions courantes : introduction to something, basic introduction, gentle introduction

présentation, annonce

Action d’annoncer ou de présenter quelque chose à un public.

En anglais simple : The act of announcing or presenting something to an audience.

• The introduction of the winner drew cheers.
• The host handled the introduction of each award.
• We waited for the formal introduction of the evening’s theme.

Comment l'utiliser : introduction of something (The introduction of the award was followed by applause.)

Synonymes : announcement, presentation

Expressions courantes : formal introduction, introduction of something, public introduction

lettre de présentation, recommandation

Lettre ou autre moyen de présenter quelqu’un à une personne qu’il ne connaît pas encore.

En anglais simple : A letter or other way of presenting someone to a person they have not met.

• She carried a letter of introduction.
• His written introduction helped me contact the director.
• Can you provide an introduction to someone at the company?

Comment l'utiliser : introduction to someone (He gave me a written introduction to his business partner.)

Synonymes : recommendation

Expressions courantes : letter of introduction, personal introduction, written introduction