Dirige (en. Directs)

/di.ʁiʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To lead an action or a person in a direction or towards a goal.
He leads the team to victory.
Il dirige l'équipe vers la victoire.
To be at the head of an organization or a group.
She successfully leads the company.
Elle dirige l'entreprise avec succès.
To control or supervise a project or activity.
He directs the company’s operations.
Il dirige les opérations de la société.

Etymology

From Latin 'dirigere', which means 'to gather' or 'to align'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to lead a meeting
To conduct a meeting for discussions.
diriger une réunion
to lead a team
To supervise a group of people working together.
diriger une équipe
to lead towards a goal
To guide someone or something towards an objective.
diriger vers un but

Related Words

direction
The manner or path in which something moves.
direction
director
A person who leads an organization or institution.
directeur
dirigible
An aircraft that can be steered.
dirigible

Slang Meanings

To be in charge
He is the boss, he directs everything.
Il est le boss, il dirige tout.
To take the reins
Since she took the reins, everything has improved.
Depuis qu'elle a pris les rênes, tout va mieux.