Guides (en. Guides)

/ɡid/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A person who shows the way or accompanies.

A tour guide explains the history of the monuments.

Un guide touristique vous explique l'histoire des monuments.

A manual or book that provides advice or information.

I bought a guide on hiking trails.

J'ai acheté un guide sur les sentiers de randonnée.

Derived from the verb 'to guide' from the Latin 'guidare'.

to be a guide

To act as an advisor or mentor.

être un guide

practical guide

A useful manual containing advice or instructions.

guide pratique

to get information from a guide

To consult an expert for information.

s'informer auprès d'un guide

guidance

The act of directing or accompanying.

guidage

tour guide

A person who accompanies visitors in a place of interest.

guide touristique

buying guide

Advice presented to help make purchasing choices.

guide d'achat

A type of mentor that can be informal.

She is my guide in this new project.

Elle est mon guide dans ce nouveau projet.

Used to refer to someone who helps in difficult situations.

He served as my guide during this complicated time.

Il m'a servi de guide pendant cette période compliquée.