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head

UK
/hɛd/
US
/hɛd/

Translations

headnoun
heads
pl
UK
/hɛd/
US
/hɛd/
She wore a hat to protect her head from the sun.
Elle portait un chapeau pour protéger sa tête du soleil.
chefEmployé pour une personne à la tête d’un service, d’une équipe ou d’une organisation.
He was appointed as the head of the department last year.
Il a été nommé chef du département l’an dernier.
têteDans les expressions indiquant une position de premier rang ou de direction.
She is at the head of the class in terms of academic performance.
Elle est en tête de la classe sur le plan des résultats scolaires.
têtePour désigner l’avant ou la partie de tête d’une file, d’une procession, etc.
The marching band was at the head of the parade.
La fanfare était en tête du défilé.
têteUnité de comptage pour le bétail.
The farmer owns 50 head of cattle.
L’agriculteur possède 50 têtes de bétail.
facePour la face d’une pièce de monnaie.
The coin landed on heads.
La pièce est tombée sur face.
toilettesSurtout dans le registre maritime.
He went below deck to use the head.
Il est descendu sous le pont pour aller aux toilettes.
pommePour un chou ou une laitue formant une masse compacte.
She bought two heads of lettuce for the salad.
Elle a acheté deux pommes de laitue pour la salade.
têteAu sens figuré, pour l’esprit ou l’aptitude à penser clairement.
You need a clear head to solve these problems.
Il faut avoir la tête claire pour résoudre ces problèmes.
sourcePour l’origine ou la partie supérieure d’une rivière, d’un cours d’eau ou d’une vallée.
We camped near the head of the river.
Nous avons campé près de la source de la rivière.
Additional translations
personneDans le comptage par individu, surtout dans le commerce ou la tarification.
Synonyms
leader
chief
director
foremost
top
principal
headman
captain
commander
boss
Antonyms
tail
foot
rear
back
bottom
follower
subordinate
mouth
headverb
headed
Past Simple
headed
Past Participle
heading
Gerund
UK
/hɛd/
US
/hɛd/
se diriger vers
We will head north after lunch.
Nous nous dirigerons vers le nord après le déjeuner.
dirigerEmployé quand quelqu’un est à la tête d’une équipe, d’un service ou d’un projet.
She was chosen to head the new project team.
Elle a été choisie pour diriger la nouvelle équipe de projet.
figurer en tête dePour une liste, un classement ou une série.
His name heads the list of candidates.
Son nom figure en tête de la liste des candidats.
diriger versPour orienter un objet vers une cible.
He headed the ball towards the goal.
Il a dirigé le ballon vers le but.
étêterSurtout pour retirer la tête d’un poisson ou couper le sommet d’une plante.
The chef headed the fish before grilling it.
Le chef a étêté le poisson avant de le griller.
intitulerPour doter un texte, un chapitre ou une section d’un titre.
Each chapter is headed with a brief summary.
Chaque chapitre est intitulé par un bref résumé.
Synonyms
lead
direct
guide
manage
steer
command
oversee
supervise
Antonyms
follow
trail
obey
stay
retreat
headadjective
UK
/hɛd/
US
/hɛd/
principalAu sens de « situé en tête » ou « le plus important ».
The head office is located in the city center.
Le bureau principal est situé dans le centre-ville.
Synonyms
chief
principal
primary
main
leading
foremost
top
premier
key
central
dominant
front
headmost
paramount
Antonyms
subordinate
secondary
junior
inferior

Definitions

headnoun
The upper part of the human body, or the front or upper part of the body of an animal, typically separated from the rest of the body by a neck, and containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
She wore a hat to protect her head from the sun.
A person in charge of something; a leader or director.
He was appointed as the head of the department last year.
The top or leading position in a group or organization.
She is at the head of the class in terms of academic performance.
The front or leading part of something, such as a line or procession.
The marching band was at the head of the parade.
A unit of measurement for counting livestock, especially cattle.
The farmer owns 50 head of cattle.
A person counted as one unit, especially when charging or paying per person.
The tour costs $20 per head.
A projection or extremity at the end of an object, such as the head of a nail or a pin.
He hammered the nail until the head was flush with the wood.
The foam or froth on the top of a glass of beer.
The bartender poured the beer carefully to ensure it had a good head.
The side of a coin showing a head or principal design, especially as opposed to tails.
The coin landed on heads.
A toilet or bathroom on a ship or boat.
He went below deck to use the head.
A compact mass of leaves on a plant, such as lettuce or cabbage, regarded as a single item of produce.
She bought two heads of lettuce for the salad.
The mind or brain regarded as the center of intellect, memory, or reasoning.
You need a clear head to solve these problems.
The source or upper end of a river, stream, or valley.
We camped near the head of the river.
headverb
To move in a specified direction.
We will head north after lunch.
To be in charge or lead something.
She was chosen to head the new project team.
To be at the top or front of something.
His name heads the list of candidates.
To aim or direct something at a target.
He headed the ball towards the goal.
To remove the head of an animal or to trim the top from something such as a plant or fish.
The chef headed the fish before grilling it.
To provide with a heading or title.
Each chapter is headed with a brief summary.
headadjective
Located at the top or front; leading or principal.
The head office is located in the city center.
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