Mené (en. Led)

[mene]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to an action carried out under someone else's guidance.
The project was successfully led.
Le projet a été mené à bien.
Describes a person who guides or directs.
He is the leader of the group.
Il est le meneur du groupe.
Refers to a movement or direction given by another person.
This discussion is led by the professor.
Cette discussion est menée par le professeur.

Etymology

From the verb mener, from the Latin 'minare', meaning 'to advance'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to live large
To live in an ostentatious or spendthrift manner.
mener grand train
to lead the dance
To be the one who directs or controls a situation.
mener la danse
to live a life of luxury
To live in luxury or comfortably.
mener une vie de château

Related Words

to lead
To drive or direct someone or something.
mener
leader
A person who leads or is at the head of a group.
leader
direction
A way of orienting or guiding.
direction

Slang Meanings

To be in charge of a business or project.
He leads the project like a boss.
Il mène le projet comme un chef.
To control a situation informally.
She steers the boat in this group of friends.
Elle mène la barque dans ce groupe d'amis.