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    Dirigeait (en. Was leading)

    [diʁiʒɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To lead or manage an activity, an organization, or a group.
    He was leading the team with great skill.
    Il dirigeait l'équipe avec beaucoup de compétence.
    To guide something in a particular direction.
    She was steering the conversation towards lighter topics.
    Elle dirigeait la conversation vers des sujets plus légers.
    To make essential decisions for a group.
    The director was overseeing development projects.
    Le directeur dirigeait les projets de développement.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'diriger', coming from Latin 'dirigere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take the reins
    To take control or direction of a situation.
    prendre les rênes
    at the head of
    To be in a position of leadership or responsibility.
    à la tête de
    to lead with an iron fist
    To manage in an authoritarian way.
    diriger d'une main de fer

    Related Words

    direction
    Action of directing something.
    direction
    director
    Person who leads an institution or a company.
    directeur
    leader
    Person who holds a leadership position.
    dirigeant

    Slang Meanings

    To be the boss
    He thinks he’s the boss; he was directing everyone.
    Il se croit le boss, il dirigeait tout le monde.
    To lead the dance
    In this project, she was leading the dance, directing everything.
    Dans ce projet, elle menait la danse, dirigeait tout.