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    Mènent (en. Lead)

    /mɛn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To guide or direct someone or something.
    Leaders lead the project with determination.
    Les leaders mènent le projet avec détermination.
    To be at the head of something.
    They lead the discussions on peace.
    Ils mènent les discussions sur la paix.
    To impose a direction on an action.
    These initiatives lead to positive change.
    Ces initiatives mènent à un changement positif.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'mener', which comes from the Latin 'manuare', meaning to lead.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to conduct an investigation
    To conduct an investigation.
    mèner une enquête
    to see something through
    To accomplish something successfully.
    mèner à bien
    to lead the dance
    To be at the forefront or in command of a situation.
    mèner le bal

    Related Words

    to lead
    Basic verb meaning to direct or lead.
    mener
    leader
    A person who directs or is at the head of a group.
    leader
    direction
    The path or course that something follows.
    direction

    Slang Meanings

    To be at the forefront in a situation
    This group leads in the fashion trend.
    Ce groupe mène dans la tendance de la mode.
    To be in charge or responsible
    He leads the football team this weekend.
    Il mène l'équipe de football ce week-end.