lead
lead
li:d
lid
British pronunciation
/liːd/

Définition et signification de « lead » en anglais

to lead
01

conduire, guider

to guide or show the direction for others to follow
Transitive: to lead sb somewhere
to lead definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Dad led the family on a hike in the forest.
Papa a conduit la famille en randonnée dans la forêt.
1.1

jouer avant les autres, jouer la première carte

to play before everyone else
Transitive: to lead a game
example
Exemples
She led the game with her impressive skills on the court.
Elle a mené le jeu avec ses compétences impressionnantes sur le terrain.
1.2

jouer, entamer

to use a particular card as one's first card in a game
Intransitive: to lead with a card
example
Exemples
She led the game by playing a high-ranking card.
Elle a mené le jeu en jouant une carte de haut rang.
02

conduire, mener

to be the cause of something
Transitive: to lead to a consequence
to lead definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Neglecting maintenance can lead to costly repairs.
Négliger l'entretien peut conduire à des réparations coûteuses.
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
Exemples
The need for financial stability led her to accept a job offer.
Le besoin de stabilité financière a conduit à accepter une offre d'emploi.
03

diriger, conduire

to be the leader or in charge of something
Transitive: to lead a group or activity
to lead definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The research team was led by a renowned scientist.
L'équipe de recherche était dirigée par un scientifique renommé.
3.1

diriger, mener

to perform as the principal musician in a group of musicians
Transitive: to lead a musical band
example
Exemples
He leads the jazz band with his mesmerizing saxophone solos.
Il dirige le groupe de jazz avec ses solos de saxophone envoûtants.
3.2

mener, avoir l'avance

to have the advantage over other participants in a competition such as a race, match, or game
Transitive: to lead a competition
example
Exemples
With a powerful stroke, he pulled ahead to lead the swimming race.
D'un coup puissant, il a pris l'avance pour mener la course de natation.
3.3

ouvrir la voie

to excel and stand out, surpassing all others in a particular field or activity
Transitive: to lead a field or activity
example
Exemples
The company leads the market in innovative technology.
L'entreprise mène le marché en technologie innovante.
04

mener à

to go to a specific place or in a certain direction
Intransitive: to lead somewhere
example
Exemples
The path leads through the forest to a hidden clearing.
Le chemin mène à travers la forêt vers une clairière cachée.
4.1

relier, joindre

to join or connect two particular things or places together
Intransitive: to lead somewhere
Transitive: to lead sb somewhere
example
Exemples
This road leads directly to the airport.
Cette route mène directement à l'aéroport.
05

mener, vivre

to experience a particular kind of life
Transitive: to lead a particular kind of life
example
Exemples
She prefers to lead a simple and minimalist life.
Elle préfère mener une vie simple et minimaliste.
Lead
01

a rope, chain, or strap used to guide or restrain an animal

lead definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The horse pulled at the lead impatiently.
02

tête d’affiche

an actor who plays the main role in a play or movie
Wiki
lead definition and meaning
example
Exemples
She auditioned for the lead in the school musical and was thrilled to be cast as the lead singer.
Elle a auditionné pour le rôle principal dans la comédie musicale de l'école et était ravie d'être choisie comme chanteuse principale.
03

a role or position of guiding or influencing others by taking initiative or setting an example for others to follow

example
Exemples
When no one volunteered, he stepped forward to take the lead.
04

a piece of information that may help uncover the truth or solve a problem, especially in an investigation or search

example
Exemples
Each clue brought them closer to a solid lead.
05

the opening section of a news story or article that summarizes the main points and captures the reader's attention

example
Exemples
A strong lead gives readers the essential facts in the first paragraph.
06

the distance or angle ahead of a moving target at which a weapon must be aimed to compensate for the projectile's travel time

example
Exemples
You need more lead when the target is moving quickly.
07

the first card played at the start of a trick in a card game, which sets the suit that other players must follow

example
Exemples
His choice of the opening lead determined the rest of the hand.
08

a short insulated wire used to connect electrical components or provide current, often for temporary setups

example
Exemples
He connected the battery to the circuit using a red lead.
09

a thin strip of metal once used between lines of type in printing to control spacing

example
Exemples
Increasing the lead improved readability in the final print.
10

the advance timing of ignition in an internal combustion engine relative to the piston's position, used to improve performance

example
Exemples
Too much lead can cause knocking in high-performance engines.
11

the most important or prominent news story featured in a broadcast or publication

example
Exemples
The reporter 's exclusive interview was chosen as the evening 's lead.
12

a clue, tip, or piece of information that may present a chance or opportunity, especially in business or investigation

example
Exemples
She got a job lead through a former colleague.
13

(in baseball) the distance a base runner moves away from a base while preparing to advance to the next one

example
Exemples
A generous lead increases the chance of reaching the next base.
lead
lead
li:d
lid
British pronunciation
/lɛd/
Lead
01

plomb

a heavy soft metal, used in making bullets, in plumbing and roofing, especially in the past
Wiki
lead definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The old building's roof was made of lead sheets, a durable material that provided excellent protection against the elements.
Le toit du vieux bâtiment était fait de feuilles de plomb, un matériau durable qui offrait une excellente protection contre les intempéries.
02

mine, plomb

the object inside a pencil that makes a mark when moved on paper
lead definition and meaning
example
Exemples
When the lead in my pencil broke, I had to sharpen it to continue writing.
Lorsque la mine de mon crayon s'est cassée, j'ai dû la tailler pour continuer à écrire.
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