Guider (en. To guide)
/ɡidɛʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Conduct or direct someone in a space or process.
He decided to guide the new employees in their onboarding.
Il a décidé de guider les nouveaux employés dans leur intégration.
Direct an action or a decision.
His experience helped him guide the project to success.
Son expérience l'a aidé à guider le projet vers le succès.
Counsel or guide in decision-making.
The teacher committed to guiding his students in their career choices.
Le professeur s'est engagé à guider ses étudiants dans leurs choix de carrière.
Etymology
From Old French 'guider', which comes from Latin 'guidare', meaning to lead or to direct.
Common Phrases and Expressions
guide the hand
Help someone with a task by taking an active role.
guider la main
guide a group
Help a group of people achieve a common goal.
guider un groupe
guide towards success
Provide support or advice for success.
guider vers le succès
let oneself be guided
Accept the help or advice of others.
se laisser guider
Related Words
guide
A person who directs or supports others on a journey.
guide
guidance
The act of guiding or directing.
guidage
guided
Refers to something or someone that is directed by a guide.
guidé
Slang Meanings
Inform someone about the best way to do something.
She guided me on how to prepare for this exam.
Elle m'a guidé sur la manière de préparer cet examen.
Help someone out of a difficult situation.
He really knew how to guide me when I was lost in my choices.
Il a vraiment su me guider quand j'étais perdu dans mes choix.