Mène (en. Led)

/mɛn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To guide, direct, or orient towards a goal.
He leads his team to victory.
Il mène son équipe vers la victoire.
To be at the head of an action or a business.
She conducts research on climate change.
Elle mène des recherches sur le changement climatique.
To lead a life.
He leads a quiet life in the countryside.
Il mène une vie tranquille à la campagne.

Etymology

From Latin 'mînere', meaning 'to lead'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to lead a healthy life
To lead a balanced and health-beneficial existence.
mener une vie saine
to conduct an investigation
To carry out investigations to obtain information.
mener une enquête
to carry out successfully
To successfully complete a task or project.
mener à bien

Related Words

leader
A person who guides or directs a group.
leader
direction
The action of directing or orienting.
direction
management
The action of managing or administering something.
gestion

Slang Meanings

To take the reins of a situation.
He really led things his way.
Il a vraiment mené les choses à sa manière.
To be the boss.
She leads the dance here.
Elle mène la danse ici.