guide

• Nom désignant une personne, un livre ou un appareil qui donne des indications, des conseils ou des informations pour aider quelqu'un à s'orienter ou à comprendre quelque chose.

A noun referring to a person, book, or device that provides direction, advice, or information to help someone navigate or understand something.

1. Person who shows the wayA2formal

   A person who leads or directs others, especially on a journey or tour.

   Personne qui montre le chemin

   • The tour guide showed us around the ancient ruins.
   • Our guide led us safely through the mountain trail.
   • She works as a guide at the national park.

   Synonymesciceroneconductorescortleaderpathfinderpilotusher

2. Book or manualA2formal

   A book, manual, or document that provides information or instructions.

   Guide (livre ou manuel)

   • I bought a travel guide for my trip to Japan.
   • The user guide explains how to install the software.
   • This guide contains all the recipes you need.

   Synonymescompaniondirectoryenchiridionhandbookinstruction bookmanualreference bookvade mecum

3. Something that influences or directsB1formal

   A principle, fact, or piece of information that helps you make decisions.

   guide (ce qui influence ou oriente)

   • Common sense is a good guide in difficult situations.
   • The stars were their only guide through the desert.
   • Use your instincts as a guide when making choices.

   Synonymesbenchmarkcriterionguidelineindicatorprincipleruletouchstoneyardstick

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'indiquer ou de montrer le chemin à quelqu'un, de l'accompagner, ou de lui donner des conseils ou des instructions.

A verb used to indicate the act of showing or directing someone the way, or providing advice or instruction.

1. Lead or directA2formal

   To show someone the way to a place, often by going with them.

   Guider (montrer le chemin)

   • The tour guide guided us through the ancient ruins.
   • She guided the lost child back to his parents.
   • He guided the boat safely into the harbor.

   Synonymesaccompanyconductdirectescortleadnavigatepilotshowsteerusher

   Antonymesabandonfollowmisguidemislead

2. Instruct or adviseB1formal

   To help someone make decisions or learn something by giving advice or information.

   Guider, conseiller

   • The mentor guided her through the job application process.
   • Teachers guide students in their academic development.
   • He guided the team with his expert knowledge.

   Synonymesadvisecoachcounseldirecteducateinforminstructmentorsteertraintutor

   Antonymesmisguidemislead

3. Control or influenceB2formal

   To direct the movement or course of something, such as a vehicle or a process.

   guider, diriger

   • The pilot guided the plane through the storm.
   • Economic policies guide the country's growth.
   • She guided the conversation toward a more positive topic.

   Synonymesconductcontroldirectleadmanageregulatesteer

   Antonymesabandonfollowignoremisleadneglect

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