Dirigea (en. Led)

/diʁiʒe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To lead or pilot a group, organization, or project.
He successfully led the company for ten years.
Il dirigea l'entreprise avec succès pendant dix ans.
To be at the head of any direction.
She led the research project with great determination.
Elle dirigea le projet de recherche avec beaucoup de détermination.
To orient or lead towards a goal.
This plan directed the efforts of the whole team towards a single goal.
Ce plan dirigea les efforts de toute l'équipe vers un seul but.

Etymology

From the French verb 'diriger', derived from the Latin 'dirigere' which means 'to make straight' or 'to align'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to lead a team
To conduct and manage a group of people towards a common goal.
diriger une équipe
to lead a project
To take responsibility for the supervision and execution of a specific project.
diriger un projet
to direct attention
To direct interest or attention towards a particular subject.
diriger l'attention

Related Words

direction
Action of directing or orienting, or the place one is going.
direction
director
Person who directs a business or establishment.
directeur
directive
Instruction or orientation given to guide actions.
directive

Slang Meanings

To be in charge
He has been in charge of the project since the beginning.
Il est au commande du projet depuis le début.
To take the reins
She took the reins of the organization after the departure of the previous director.
Elle a pris les rênes de l'organisation après le départ du directeur précédent.