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• Nom désignant la partie supérieure du corps humain ou la partie correspondante du corps d'un animal, contenant le cerveau, les yeux, les oreilles, le nez et la bouche ; par extension, il désigne aussi la partie supérieure ou avant de quelque chose, ainsi que la personne qui dirige ou est à la tête d'un groupe.

A noun referring to the upper part of the human body, or the corresponding part of an animal, containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.

1. Body partA1formal

   The upper part of the human body, containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.

   tête (partie du corps)

   • She nodded her head in agreement.
   • He hit his head on the low ceiling.
   • The doctor examined her head for injuries.

   Synonymesbeancraniumnogginnutpate

2. Leader or chiefA2formal

   The person in charge or the leader of a group, organization, or department.

   Chef, dirigeant

   • She is the head of the marketing department.
   • The head of the company announced a new policy.
   • He was appointed head of the committee.

   Synonymesbosscaptainchiefcommanderdirectorleadermanagerprincipalsuperintendentsupervisor

   Antonymesfollowersubordinateunderling

3. Top or front partA2formal

   The top, front, or most important part of something.

   tête, partie supérieure ou avant

   • The head of the table is reserved for the host.
   • He sat at the head of the line.
   • The head of the hammer is made of steel.

   Synonymesapexbeginningcrestcrownforefrontfrontleadpeakstartsummittiptopvanguard

   Antonymesbottomendfootreartail

4. Mind or intellectB1informal

   The ability to think, reason, or remember.

   esprit, intellect

   • Use your head and think before you act.
   • She has a good head for numbers.
   • He lost his head in the stressful situation.

   Synonymesbrainbrainpowercognitionintellectmentalitymindreasonsenseunderstandingwit

5. Individual unitB1formal

   Used to count individual people or animals in a group.

   Tête (unité de comptage)

   • The ticket costs $10 per head.
   • The farmer has fifty head of cattle.
   • There were twenty heads counted in the audience.

   Synonymesanimalindividual

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer un mouvement dans une direction donnée ou pour diriger un groupe ou une organisation.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving in a particular direction or leading a group or organization.

1. Move in a directionA2formal

   To go or travel towards a particular place or direction.

   se diriger vers

   • We are heading to the airport now.
   • She headed north along the highway.
   • He headed straight for the exit.

   Synonymesaimdirectgomake formoveproceedset outsteer

2. Lead or be in chargeB1formal

   To be the leader or person in charge of a group, organization, or activity.

   Diriger

   • She heads the research department.
   • He was chosen to head the new project.
   • The committee is headed by the senior professor.

   Synonymescommandcontroldirectgovernguideleadmanageoverseerunsupervise

   Antonymesfollow

3. B1formal

   To aim or direct something towards a particular target or goal.

   viser, diriger

   • The ship is heading for the harbor.
   • He headed the ball into the goal.
   • The company is heading towards a major breakthrough.

   Synonymesaimchanneldirectguideorientpointroutesteerturn

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