Dirigèrent (en. Led)

/diʁiʒɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To lead or manage an action or a group.
They successfully directed the company.
Ils dirigèrent l'entreprise avec succès.
To guide a group toward a common goal.
The leaders directed the team's efforts.
Les leaders dirigèrent les efforts de l'équipe.
To take charge of a project or initiative.
They directed the construction project.
Ils dirigèrent le projet de construction.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'diriger', originating from the Latin 'dirigere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to lead a team
To take charge of managing a team.
diriger une équipe
to lead a meeting
To conduct an official discussion session.
diriger une réunion
to lead a project
To be responsible for the implementation of a project.
diriger un projet

Related Words

director
A person who has the responsibility of leading an organization or group.
directeur
to lead
To lead or conduct an action or a group.
diriger
direction
The act of guiding or showing the way.
direction

Slang Meanings

To take the reins
When the old ones left, they took the reins.
Quand les vieux sont partis, ils prirent les rênes.
To be in charge
They were in charge during the crisis.
Ils étaient aux commandes pendant la crise.