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    Mener (en. Carry out)

    /mene/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To lead or guide a group or action.
    He leads a research team.
    Il mène une équipe de recherche.
    To have direction or control over a situation.
    She successfully leads the negotiations.
    Elle mène les négociations avec succès.
    To bring to a certain state or result.
    This decision can lead to significant consequences.
    Cette décision peut mener à des conséquences importantes.
    To direct a project or activity.
    They are leading a building renovation project.
    Ils mènent un projet de rénovation de bâtiment.
    To refer to a path or direction.
    The path leads to the waterfall.
    Le sentier mène à la cascade.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin verb 'minare', meaning to lead or guide.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    see to it
    succeed in concluding a project or task.
    mener à bien
    take the lead
    be the one who directs or influences.
    mener la danse
    lead a quiet life
    live in a calm and serene manner.
    mener une vie tranquille
    conduct an investigation
    carry out research to discover facts.
    mener une enquête
    lead the charge
    be the first to act in a situation.
    mener la charge

    Related Words

    manage
    To handle something or someone efficiently.
    gérer
    leader
    A person who directs an organization or group.
    dirigeant
    leadership
    The ability to lead or influence others.
    leadership
    driver
    A person who drives a vehicle or a group.
    conducteur
    piloting
    The action of directing or guiding.
    pilotage

    Slang Meanings

    Take the reins
    He took the reins and started to lead.
    Il a pris les commandes et a commencé à mener.
    Be the boss
    She is always the one who takes the lead in the group.
    Elle est toujours celle qui mène dans le groupe.
    Lead by the nose
    He knows how to lead everyone by the nose.
    Il sait mener par le bout du nez tout le monde.