Menant (en. Leading)

/mə.nɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something or someone that directs or leads.
The path leading to the summit of the mountain is steep.
Le chemin menant au sommet de la montagne est escarpé.
Who is the origin of a process or situation.
This decision is leading in the development of our project.
Cette décision est menante dans le développement de notre projet.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'mener', which means to guide or lead.

Common Phrases and Expressions

path leading to
indicates the direction or way that leads to a place.
chemin menant à
leading situation
refers to a situation that directs towards a particular outcome.
situation menante
leading person
designates a person who takes the lead in a process.
personne menante

Related Words

to lead
Verb that means to drive or direct.
mener
household
Action of holding a household, but also of conducting business.
menage
manipulation
Action of directing something or someone skillfully.
manipulation

Slang Meanings

To actively get involved in something.
He is really leading in this matter, he is fully committed.
Il est vraiment menant dans cette affaire, il s'engage à fond.
To be the leader in a group.
She is the most leading in our team, she always knows how to motivate us.
Elle est la plus menante de notre équipe, elle sait toujours comment nous motiver.