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lead

/liːd/ or /led/

lead along

Translations

leadverb

led

Past Simple

led

Past Participle

leading

Gerund

/liːd/

dirigerGuider ou conduire un groupe; registre courant.

She was chosen to lead the team in the upcoming project.

Elle a été choisie pour diriger l'équipe dans le prochain projet.

menerAu sens d'être en tête dans une course ou une compétition.

The runner managed to lead the race from start to finish.

Le coureur a réussi à mener la course du début à la fin.

conduireAu sens de faire aller quelqu'un avec soi en le guidant physiquement.

The teacher will lead the children to the playground.

L'enseignante conduira les enfants jusqu'à la cour de récréation.

entraînerAu sens de provoquer un résultat ou une conséquence.

His actions could lead to serious consequences.

Ses actions pourraient entraîner de graves conséquences.

menerAu sens de s'étendre ou de conduire vers une destination.

This path leads directly to the lake.

Ce sentier mène directement au lac.

menerAu sens de vivre ou de mener sa vie d'une certaine manière.

He leads a very active lifestyle.

Il mène une vie très active.

Additional translations

présiderAu sens d'être à la tête d'une réunion ou d'un groupe; plus soutenu.

Synonyms

Antonyms

leadnoun

leads

/liːd/ or /led/

(/led/ – metal/pencil lead; /liːd/ – all other meanings)

plombMétal.

The pipes in the old house were made of lead, which needed to be replaced for safety reasons.

Les tuyaux de la vieille maison étaient en plomb et devaient être remplacés pour des raisons de sécurité.

avanceAu sens de supériorité dans une compétition.

The team took the lead in the final quarter of the game.

L'équipe a pris l'avance dans le dernier quart du match.

laissePour un chien ou un autre animal.

She attached the lead to her dog's collar before going for a walk.

Elle a attaché la laisse au collier de son chien avant de partir en promenade.

indiceAu sens d'élément d'information utile pour une enquête.

The detective followed a promising lead that could solve the case.

Le détective a suivi un indice prometteur qui pouvait résoudre l'affaire.

rôle principalAu théâtre, au cinéma ou à la télévision.

She was thrilled to be cast in the lead for the upcoming Broadway production.

Elle était ravie d'avoir obtenu le rôle principal dans la prochaine production de Broadway.

filPour un fil ou câble conducteur; selon le contexte technique, peut aussi se rendre par « câble ».

The technician checked the lead to ensure it was properly connected to the device.

Le technicien a vérifié le fil pour s'assurer qu'il était correctement connecté à l'appareil.

mineGraphite de crayon.

The lead in my mechanical pencil snapped, so I had to replace it.

La mine de mon porte-mine s'est cassée, alors j'ai dû la remplacer.

exempleAu sens d'initiative ou de modèle à suivre.

If we all follow her lead, the project will be finished on time.

Si nous suivons tous son exemple, le projet sera terminé à temps.

Synonyms

Antonyms

leadadjective

/liːd/

(used attributively before a noun: /liːd/ – main/principal; /led/ – made of/containing lead metal)

de plombQui est fait de plomb ou en contient.

Lead pipes can contaminate drinking water with the toxic metal.

Les tuyaux de plomb peuvent contaminer l'eau potable avec ce métal toxique.

principalAttributif, au sens de premier ou de plus important.

She was cast in the lead role in the film.

Elle a obtenu le rôle principal dans le film.

Definitions

leadverb

To result in or cause a particular outcome or situation.

Even small mistakes in calculations can lead to a complete system failure.

To be in charge or command of something, such as an organization or activity.

He will lead the meeting this afternoon.

To guide or direct a group or person in a particular direction or towards a goal.

She was chosen to lead the team in the upcoming project.

To go or extend in a specified direction or toward a destination.

This path leads directly to the lake.

To direct a user or reader to a specific place, page, or link.

This link will lead you to our help center, where you can find more details.

To live or conduct (one’s life) in a particular way.

He leads a very active life.

To be ahead or in front in a race or competition.

Our team leads by 15 points before the halftime break.

To cause someone to go with one by holding them by the hand, a halter, a rope, etc., while moving forward.

The teacher will lead the children to the playground.

leadnoun

A position of advantage or superiority in a competition or contest.

For the first time in the race, Harrison is in the lead.

A piece of information or a clue that may help in solving a problem or mystery.

The detective followed a promising lead that could solve the case.

An example, initiative, or course of action for others to follow.

We'll go through the dance routine again – follow my lead.

A heavy, bluish-gray metal that is very soft and malleable, used in construction, batteries, and radiation shielding.

The window frames were made of lead.

The main role in a play, film, or television show.

Meryl Streep was the lead in that year's Oscar-winning film.

A wire or cable used to conduct electricity or signals (also wire; UK also flex; US also cord).

Please don't pull the charging lead out of the wall socket so hard.

A leash for a dog or other animal (US usually leash).

You must keep your dog on a lead while walking in the public park.

Graphite used as the writing core of a pencil.

This pencil has a very soft lead, which is perfect for drawing.

In boxing, a first attacking punch (= hit) by a fighter.

A quick left lead is a great way to control the distance in a fight.

leadadjective

Principal; most important; foremost; used attributively before a noun.

She was cast in the lead role in the film.

Made of or containing lead (the metal).

Lead pipes can contaminate drinking water with the toxic metal.