drive
gb/dɹˈaɪv/ us/dɹˈaɪv/
A1
Anglais
~ 2000
Sens
0 sens
Verbe
A1
action
1
Operate and control a vehicle
To make and control a car, bus, or other vehicle move.
Schéma d’usage :
to drive [a car/vehicle] [to a place]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'drive' with 'ride'; 'ride' is for being a passenger or controlling bikes/motorcycles, while 'drive' is for controlling cars or similar vehicles.
Synonymes
operate (More general; can refer to running any type of machine, not just vehicles.)
Antonymes
walk (Refers to moving on foot instead of using a vehicle.)
Collocations
drive a car
|drive to work
|drive home
|drive carefully
|drive fast
Thèmes
transportation
|daily life
|travel
Exemples
- I learned to drive when I was sixteen.
- She drives to the office every morning.
- Please drive carefully in the rain.
- He drove the truck across the country.
- We took turns driving during the long trip.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I can drive a car.
- My father drives to work.
- She drives fast on the highway.
- We drive to school every day.
- He drives to the store.
Verbe
B1
action
2
Cause someone to act or feel strongly
To make someone do something or feel something strongly.
Schéma d’usage :
to drive [someone] to [do something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this with physical driving of vehicles. Context usually makes it clear, but emotional/causal uses are figurative.
Synonymes
motivate (Implies encouragement toward action, often positive; 'drive' can be positive or negative.)
Antonymes
discourage (Means to make someone less willing or motivated to act.)
Collocations
drive someone crazy
|drive change
|drive success
|drive innovation
Thèmes
emotions
|motivation
|communication
Exemples
- Her passion drives her to work long hours.
- The noise outside is driving me crazy.
- Poverty drove him to steal.
- Curiosity drives scientific discovery.
- Their determination drove the project forward.
Exemples pédagogiques
- My parents drive me to study hard.
- The loud music drives me crazy.
- Hunger drove him to eat quickly.
- Her dream drives her to work every day.
- The teacher's words drove me to try again.
Nom
A2
event
3
Journey in a vehicle
A trip in a car or other vehicle.
Schéma d’usage :
to go for [a/an] drive
Synonymes
ride ('Ride' is similar but also applies to bicycles and motorcycles; 'drive' refers specifically to motor vehicles.)
Antonymes
walk (Travel on foot instead of by vehicle.)
Collocations
go for a drive
|long drive
|scenic drive
Thèmes
transportation
|daily life
|travel
Exemples
- We went for a drive along the coast.
- It’s a short drive from here to the city center.
- They took a long drive through the countryside.
- The drive to work takes about 30 minutes.
Exemples pédagogiques
- We go for a drive in the city.
- It is a short drive to the park.
- They take a long drive on Sunday.
- The drive to school is ten minutes.
Nom
B2
state
4
Strong determination or ambition
A strong feeling that makes you want to do something and work hard at it.
Synonymes
ambition ('Ambition' often implies wanting success or power; 'drive' emphasizes energy and determination.)
Antonymes
apathy (Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or motivation.)
Collocations
personal drive
|show drive
|lack of drive
Thèmes
emotions
|motivation
|work
Exemples
- His drive and dedication impressed everyone.
- You need a lot of drive to run your own business.
- She has the drive to succeed in any field.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He has a strong drive to win.
- She shows great drive at work.
- I need more drive to finish my studies.
Nom
technical
B1
entity
5
Computer data storage device
A part of a computer that keeps information and programs, like a hard disk or SSD.
Synonymes
disk drive (More specific term referring to devices that use disks as storage media.)
Antonymes
memory card (A different type of portable storage medium, often smaller and without moving parts.)
Collocations
hard drive
|flash drive
|external drive
Thèmes
technology
Exemples
- I need to replace the hard drive in my laptop.
- She saved the files on an external drive.
- The computer can't find the boot drive.
Exemples pédagogiques
- My computer has a big hard drive.
- I use a flash drive for my homework.
- The files are on the external drive.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
drive
API
GB/dɹˈaɪv/
US/dɹˈaɪv/
Syllabes et accentuation
drive (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (drive)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: drive
- Plural: drive, drives
Verb
- Base: drive
- 3rd Person Singular: drives
- Present Participle: driving
- Past: drove
- Past Participle: driven
Famille de mots
Forms
drives
noun
driving
verb
drove
verb
driven
verb
Core family
driver
noun A1
Related words
driveway
noun
Negative and opposite forms
driverless
adjective
Advanced or less common
drivable
adjective
Points clés
- Irregular past: drove Verb
- Irregular past participle: driven Verb
Expressions
drive home (a point)
1/dɹˈaɪv hˈoʊm ə pˈɔɪnt/
idiom
Emphasize an idea strongly and clearly
To say something in a strong way so people understand it well.
Exemples
- The teacher drove home the importance of studying every day.
- He used statistics to drive home his argument.
drive up prices
1/dɹˈaɪv ˈʌp pɹˈaɪsɪz/
fixed phrase
Cause prices to rise sharply
To make the cost of something go higher.
Exemples
- The shortage of goods drove up prices.
- High demand is driving up housing costs.
go for a drive
1/ɡˈoʊ fɚ ə dɹˈaɪv/
fixed phrase
Take a trip in a vehicle for pleasure or travel
To travel in a car or other vehicle for fun or to get somewhere.
Exemples
- We decided to go for a drive along the coast.
- Let's go for a drive and see the countryside.
Sunday drive
1/sˈʌndˌeɪ dɹˈaɪv/
fixed phrase
Leisurely vehicle trip usually on Sunday for fun
A slow and relaxing trip in a car, often on Sunday, for fun.
Exemples
- They took a Sunday drive through the countryside.
- A Sunday drive is our weekend tradition.
drive someone crazy
1/dɹˈaɪv sˈʌmwˌʌn kɹˈeɪzi/
idiom
informal
Annoy or upset greatly
To make someone feel very annoyed, upset, or stressed.
Exemples
- The constant noise from the construction is driving me crazy.
- The constant noise is driving me crazy.
- Her constant complaining drives everyone crazy.
- Her questions were driving him crazy by the end of the day.