lead

language: fr

definitions

  1. noun
    A heavy, soft, malleable, bluish-gray metallic element with atomic number 82 and symbol Pb.
    fr: plomb
  2. noun
    The graphite core of a pencil.
    fr: mine
  3. noun
    The position of being ahead or in front; advantage.
    fr: avance
  4. noun
    A clue or piece of information that helps to solve a problem or mystery.
    fr: indice
  5. noun
    The principal actor or role in a play, movie, or other performance.
    fr: rôle principal
  6. verb
    To show the way by going in advance; guide.
    fr: guider
  7. verb
    To be in charge or command of; direct.
    fr: diriger
  8. verb
    To result in or bring about; cause.
    fr: mener à
  9. verb
    To live or experience a particular kind of life.
    fr: mener (vie)
  10. adjective
    Most important; primary; chief.
    fr: principal

examples

  1. Old pipes were often made of lead.

    Les vieilles tuyauteries étaient souvent en plomb.

  2. The lead in my pencil broke.

    La mine de mon crayon a cassé.

  3. Our team has taken the lead in the championship.

    Notre équipe a pris l'avance dans le championnat.

  4. The detective followed a new lead.

    Le détective a suivi un nouvel indice.

  5. She played the lead in the school play.

    Elle a joué le rôle principal dans la pièce de l'école.

  6. The guide led us through the forest.

    Le guide nous a menés à travers la forêt.

  7. She leads the marketing department.

    Elle dirige le département marketing.

  8. This path leads to the river.

    Ce chemin mène à la rivière.

  9. He leads a quiet life in the countryside.

    Il mène une vie tranquille à la campagne.

  10. Lead poisoning is a serious health risk.

    L'empoisonnement au plomb est un risque grave pour la santé.