mener
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mener
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
2. (to head up)
a. to lead
Paulette a mené la campagne de financement du festival.Paulette led the fundraising campaign for the festival.
b. to take
Le nouvel entraîneur a mené l’équipe à la victoire !The new coach took the team to victory!
d. to conduct
La police mène une enquête sur le vol.The police are conducting an investigation into the robbery.
3. (figurative) (to push toward)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to lead (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Les problèmes d'argent mènent mon ami au désespoir.Money troubles are leading my friend into despair.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
b. to be winning
Emma a le score le plus élevé. Elle mène en ce moment !Emma has the highest score. She is winning right now!
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