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    Menée (en. Led)

    [mə.ne]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Direction or conduct of a group or action.
    The leadership of the project was entrusted to an expert.
    La menée du projet a été confiée à un expert.
    The set of actions to guide or manage.
    She took the lead during the discussion.
    Elle a pris la menée lors de la discussion.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take the lead
    To assume the role of leader in a situation.
    prendre la menée
    follow the lead
    To accept to follow the direction given by someone.
    suivre la menée
    be in the lead
    To be in a position of leader or guide.
    être à la menée

    Related Words

    to lead
    To conduct or direct something or someone.
    mener
    leader
    A person who directs a group or organization.
    leader
    direction
    The path or way to guide something.
    direction

    Slang Meanings

    To be in charge.
    He is always the leader in the group.
    Il est toujours menée dans le groupe.
    To have control of the situation.
    She has the lead for the evening.
    Elle a la menée sur la soirée.