Lead

/liːd/

Définition et Signification de "lead"

to lead

VERBE

conduire, guider

to guide or show the direction for others to follow

conduct

direct

guide

show

Transitive: to lead sb somewhere

Example

The teacher led the students to the classroom.

Dad led the family on a hike in the forest.

The tour guide led us through the museum.

1.1

jouer avant les autres, jouer la première carte

to play before everyone else

Transitive: to lead a game

Example

The player with the highest card led the round.

The experienced player led with a calculated move to gain an advantage.

It 's your chance to lead the next round.

1.2

mener, jouer

to use a particular card as one's first card in a game

Intransitive: to lead with a card

Example

He led with a wild card, surprising everyone at the table.

She led the game by playing a high-ranking card.

She led with a low card to deceive her opponents.

mener à, conduire à

to be the cause of something

Transitive: to lead to a consequence

Example

Poor communication often leads to misunderstandings.

Lack of exercise can lead to weight gain.

Neglecting maintenance can lead to costly repairs.

2.1

mener à, amener à, porter à croire

to be someone's reason for doing or thinking something

Ditransitive: to lead sb to do sth

Example

A series of unfortunate events led him to reconsider his life choices.

The search for truth led him to question his beliefs.

His passion for helping others led him to pursue a career in social work.

diriger, conduire

to be the leader or in charge of something

administer

administrate

direct

manage

Transitive: to lead a group or activity

Example

The CEO is leading the company 's expansion strategy.

He is leading the department 's restructuring efforts.

The tour group was led by a knowledgeable guide.

3.1

diriger, conduire

to perform as the principal musician in a group of musicians

conduct

direct

lead

Transitive: to lead a musical band

Example

The pianist leads the ensemble with his expressive playing.

She leads the choir as the main vocalist.

She leads the orchestra as the principal violinist.

3.2

mener, diriger

to have the advantage over other participants in a competition such as a race, match, or game

Transitive: to lead a competition

Example

The golfer sank a birdie putt to lead the tournament.

The team 's star player scored multiple baskets to lead the basketball game.

With a powerful stroke, he pulled ahead to lead the swimming race.

3.3

ouvrir la voie

to excel and stand out, surpassing all others in a particular field or activity

lead

top

Transitive: to lead a field or activity

Example

The school leads the region in academic achievements.

Our team leads the way in artificial intelligence research.

The company leads the market in innovative technology.

mener à

to go to a specific place or in a certain direction

Intransitive: to lead somewhere

Example

The path led away from the village and towards the mountains.

The winding road led down the mountains.

Which aisle leads to the dairy section?

4.1

relier, diriger

to join or connect two particular things or places together

Intransitive: to lead somewhere

Transitive: to lead sb somewhere

Example

The hallway leads to the main conference room.

The path leads hikers through the forest to the waterfall.

This road leads directly to the airport.

mener, diriger

to experience a particular kind of life

Transitive: to lead a particular kind of life

Example

He aspires to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life.

He leads a busy and hectic life as a CEO.

They lead an adventurous and nomadic life, traveling the world.

Lead

NOM

laisse, corde

restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal

tête d’affiche

an actor who plays the main role in a play or movie

What is a "lead"?

In the context of theater, film, or television, the lead is the main role or the primary character in a production. This character is central to the story and typically has the most significant impact on the plot. The actor playing the lead often carries the most responsibility for driving the narrative and engaging the audience, and their performance is usually a key focus of the production.

Example

The lead captivated audiences with his powerful performance in the title role of the play.

The director praised the lead for her dedication and talent in bringing the protagonist to life on screen.

The lead 's charisma and stage presence commanded attention whenever he stepped onto the stage.

leadership, direction

a role or position of guiding or influencing others by setting an example or taking the initiative

3.1

avantage, avance

an advantage held by a competitor in a race

3.2

avance, lead

(sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning

indice, piste

evidence pointing to a possible solution

lead, introduction

the introductory section of a story

soulignement, direction de tir

the angle between the direction a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target (correcting for the flight time of the missile)

la carte conduite, le premier jeu

the first card played by a player at the beginning of a trick, which sets the suit for that trick and determines the order in which other players must play their cards

câble, fil

a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire

reglette, gauge

thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing

avance à l'allumage, avance d'allumage

the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine

principal, titre

a news story of major importance

piste, indice

an indication of potential opportunity

avance, élan

(baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base

Lead

/lɛd/

/led/

Lead

NOM

plomb

a heavy soft metal, used in making bullets, in plumbing and roofing, especially in the past

mine, plomb

the object inside a pencil that makes a mark when moved on paper

What is "lead"?

Lead refers to the core material found in pencils. Despite the name, it does not contain actual lead but is made of a mixture of graphite and clay. The term "lead" originates from early misconceptions, as the material was thought to be lead. Pencils with different levels of hardness or softness are made by adjusting the ratio of graphite to clay. Softer leads create darker marks, while harder leads make lighter, finer lines.

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