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    Menaient (en. Led)

    [mɛnɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of conducting or directing.
    They were leading the children to school.
    Ils menaient les enfants à l'école.
    To be responsible for a direction or an activity.
    They led the project effectively.
    Ils menaient le projet avec efficacité.
    To have influence or control over a group.
    The leaders led the discussion on the issues.
    Les leaders menaient la discussion sur les enjeux.

    Etymology

    The verb 'mener' comes from the Latin 'manere', which means 'to stay, to remain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lead someone on
    to deceive someone
    mener quelqu'un en bateau
    to carry out successfully
    to accomplish successfully
    mener à bien
    to take the lead
    to be in charge or to lead
    mener la danse
    to lead a quiet life
    to have a peaceful existence
    mener une vie tranquille

    Related Words

    to lead
    To drive, to guide towards a place.
    mener
    conductor
    A person who guides or controls something.
    conducteur
    approach
    A way of proceeding to achieve a goal.
    démarche
    direction
    The path or course towards which one is heading.
    direction

    Slang Meanings

    To be at the head of something.
    He leads his team like a true leader.
    Il mène son équipe comme un vrai chef.
    To have control over a situation.
    She is steering the boat in this project.
    Elle mène la barque dans ce projet.