Dirigeaient (en. Led)

[di.ʁi.ʒɛ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To indicate the direction or take command.
They led the team skillfully.
Ils dirigeaient l'équipe avec compétence.
To manage or organize something.
The teachers led the school project.
Les professeurs dirigeaient le projet scolaire.
To orient in a certain direction.
The tourists were directed towards the main attractions.
Les touristes étaient dirigés vers les attractions principales.

Etymology

Conjugated form of the verb 'diriger', from Latin 'dirigere' meaning 'to orient, to guide'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to lead a meeting
to conduct a gathering or a discussion.
diriger une réunion
to run a business
to manage the operations of a company.
diriger une entreprise
to head towards
to go in a certain direction.
se diriger vers

Related Words

leader
A person who leads an organization or an activity.
dirigeant
direction
The way or path to follow.
direction
leadability
Ability to be led or controlled.
dirigeabilité

Slang Meanings

To be in charge.
In this matter, I was the one who led.
Dans cette affaire, c'est moi qui dirigeaient.
To have the reins.
Since he took control, he has been leading everything.
Depuis qu'il a pris le contrôle, il dirigeaient tout.