lead (EN)

verbe, nom, adjectif, nom

verbe “lead”

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   The tour guide led the group through the museum, pointing out the most famous exhibits.
2. montrer le chemin
   She led her friends to the hidden beach she had discovered last summer.
3. se diriger vers
   The road leads straight to the beach.
4. aboutir à
   The investigation led to the discovery of new evidence.
5. diriger (un groupe ou une activité)
   She leads the team with confidence, ensuring every project is completed on time.
6. convaincre
   Her inspiring speech led me to believe that the project is doable.
7. être en tête
   In the race, Sarah led the group of runners, maintaining her position at the front from start to finish.
8. mener
   She led the marathon from start to finish.
9. entamer
   In our first round of bridge, Sarah led with the ace of spades.

nom “lead”

1. la direction
   In the dance competition, she took the lead, guiding her partner gracefully across the floor.
2. l'avance (dans une compétition)
   After the first lap, Sarah had the lead in the race.
3. l'écart
   With a lead of three laps, the cyclist felt confident she could win the race.
4. le responsable
   Samantha was appointed as the marketing lead for the new campaign.
5. le personnage principal
   After months of auditions, Sarah was thrilled to finally land the lead in the upcoming Broadway musical.
6. une laisse
   Before heading to the park, Sarah attached the lead to her dog's collar.
7. un fil électrique
   Before plugging in the lamp, she checked if the lead was intact and free of any cuts.
8. un prospect
   After attending the trade show, Sarah gathered over fifty leads for her company's new product line.
9. un indice
   After interviewing the witnesses, the journalist found a promising lead that could reveal the identity of the mysterious figure seen at the crime scene.
10. le chapeau (d'un article)
    The lead of the article grabbed my attention with its promise of uncovering the city's hidden history.
11. un sujet principal
    The lead in today's evening news was about the mayor's unexpected resignation.
12. l'introduction (dans la musique)
    In the choir's performance, the soprano's lead of the melody was soon echoed by the altos and tenors, creating a harmonious blend.
13. le pas (d'une vis)
    The lead of this screw is 5 mm, meaning it moves forward 5 mm for every full turn it makes.
14. l'avance angulaire
    In our compound engine, we adjusted the leads between the cranks to optimize performance.

adjectif “lead”

1. principal
   She was the lead actress in the school play.

nom “lead”

1. le plomb
   The plumber used a piece of lead to seal the joint in the old pipes.
2. un sonde (pour mesurer la profondeur)
   The sailor threw the lead overboard to measure how deep the water was beneath their ship.
3. l'interligne
   Adjusting the lead will make the document easier to read by altering the spacing between the text lines.
4. la mine (d'un crayon)
   I need to replace the lead in my mechanical pencil because it just broke.
5. des balles
   When the gangsters attacked, the police officer ended up full of lead.