A1 verb Neutre #138 le plus courant

lead

/liːd/

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

Exemples

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1

She will lead the group through the park.

She will show the group the way through the park.

2

The director will lead the ceremony this evening.

The director will be in charge of the ceremony this evening.

3

You lead and I will follow you.

You go first and I will come behind you.

Famille de mots

Nom
lead
Verb
lead
Adjectif
leading
Apparenté
leader
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Astuce mémo

A 'Leader' is someone who goes 'Ahead'. The first four letters of leader are 'lead'.

Quiz rapide

Can you ___ the guests to the dining room?

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : lead

Exemples

1

She will lead the group through the park.

everyday

She will show the group the way through the park.

2

The director will lead the ceremony this evening.

formal

The director will be in charge of the ceremony this evening.

3

You lead and I will follow you.

informal

You go first and I will come behind you.

4

Eating healthy food can lead to a long life.

academic

Eating healthy food can result in a long life.

5

He was chosen to lead the new project team.

business

He was picked to manage the new project team.

Famille de mots

Nom
lead
Verb
lead
Adjectif
leading
Apparenté
leader

Collocations courantes

lead the way to go first to show the path
lead a team to be the manager of a group
lead to success to cause a successful result
lead a quiet life to live in a calm way
lead by example to show others how to act by doing it yourself

Phrases Courantes

lead someone on

to make someone believe something that is not true

take the lead

to go into the first position

all roads lead to Rome

there are many ways to reach the same goal

Souvent confondu avec

lead vs led

Led is the past tense form of the verb lead.

lead vs lead (metal)

The noun lead (the metal) is spelled the same but pronounced like 'red'.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'lead' when you are the person in front or the person making decisions. When talking about a result, use the pattern 'lead to' followed by a noun.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the spelling 'lead' for the past tense, but the correct past tense spelling is 'led'.

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Astuce mémo

A 'Leader' is someone who goes 'Ahead'. The first four letters of leader are 'lead'.

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Origine du mot

From the Old English word 'lædan', which means to cause to go with oneself.

Modèles grammaticaux

Irregular verb: lead (present), led (past), led (past participle) Often followed by a preposition like 'to' or 'through'
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking cultures, 'leading by example' is considered the most respected form of leadership.

Quiz rapide

Can you ___ the guests to the dining room?

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : lead

Mots lis

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

stop

A1

To cease an activity, movement, or process. It is used when someone or something is no longer doing what they were doing or moving from one place to another.

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