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    Diriger (en. Direct)

    /di.ʁi.ʒe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To guide someone or something.
    She leads her team competently.
    Elle dirige son équipe avec compétence.
    To manage or administer an organization.
    He was chosen to lead the company during the crisis.
    Il a été choisi pour diriger l'entreprise pendant la crise.
    To lead or guide in a certain direction.
    The teacher is leading the debate on climate change.
    Le professeur dirige le débat sur le changement climatique.
    To regulate or coordinate activities.
    He will direct the meeting tomorrow.
    Il dirigera la réunion de demain.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'dirigere', which means 'to set right' or 'to orient'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lead a team
    to be responsible for a work group.
    diriger une équipe
    to manage a project
    to have responsibility for a specific project.
    diriger un projet
    to direct traffic
    to manage the flow of vehicles or pedestrians.
    diriger le trafic
    to direct towards
    to indicate a direction or a path to follow.
    diriger vers

    Related Words

    direction
    Indication or path to follow.
    direction
    director
    Person in charge of an institution or organization.
    directeur
    directive
    Instruction or recommendation given to guide an action.
    directive

    Slang Meanings

    to have the reins
    This manager has the reins of the company.
    Ce manager a les rênes de l'entreprise.
    to be in control
    He has been in control for several years.
    Il est aux commandes depuis plusieurs années.