Dirigés (en. Directed)

di-ri-ʒé

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That is under the authority of a direction.
The projects directed by this manager have been very successful.
Les projets dirigés par ce manager ont connu un grand succès.
Oriented towards a specific destination or goal.
The team's efforts are directed towards improving productivity.
Les efforts de l'équipe sont dirigés vers l'amélioration de la productivité.
Controlled or administered by a person or group.
Programs directed by experts are more effective.
Les programmes dirigés par des experts sont plus efficaces.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

directed towards the future
Oriented towards the future or future goals.
dirigés vers l'avenir
directed projects
Initiatives that are supervised by a leader or authority.
projets dirigés
directed actions
Measures or efforts that are directed towards a specific goal.
actions dirigées

Related Words

to direct
To control or administer something.
diriger
direction
The act of leading, orienting towards a goal.
direction

Slang Meanings

To take control of the situation.
He directed the discussion to go in the direction he wanted.
Il a dirigé la discussion pour qu'elle aille dans le sens qu'il voulait.
To have influence over someone or something.
She knows how to guide her friends to the right decision.
Elle sait diriger ses amis à la bonne décision.