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• Qualifie ce qui est le plus important, le plus performant ou le plus avancé dans un domaine ou un contexte donné.

Describes something that is most important, successful, or advanced in a particular field or context.

1. Most important performer or roleB1formal

   Describing the main or most prominent actor, performer, or participant in a production or event.

   principal, premier rôle

   • She played the leading role in the school play.
   • He is the leading actor in the new film.
   • The leading dancer captivated the audience.

   Synonymeschieffirstforemostheadmainprimaryprincipalstarringtitle

   Antonymesminorsecondarysupporting

2. Greatest in importance or achievementB1formal

   Being the most significant, influential, or successful in a particular field or context.

   principal / de premier plan

   • She is a leading expert in climate science.
   • The company is a leading manufacturer of electric vehicles.
   • He made a leading contribution to the research.

   Synonymeschiefforemostpreeminentpremierprincipaltop

   Antonymesinferiorminorsecondarysubordinate

3. Going in advance; showing the wayB2formal

   Moving ahead of others to guide or direct them.

   qui précède et montre le chemin

   • The leading car set a fast pace for the race.
   • The leading ship navigated through the narrow channel.
   • The leading hiker marked the trail for the group.

   Synonymesconductingdirectingguiding

   Antonymesfollowingtrailing

4. Having the highest score in a contestB1formal

   Occupying the first position or having the highest score in a competition or game.

   en tête / premier

   • The leading team scored another goal in the final minutes.
   • She is in the leading position after the first round.
   • The leading candidate has a significant advantage in the polls.

   Synonymesaheadfirstin the leadtopwinning

   Antonymestrailing

• Nom désignant soit une fine bande de métal utilisée autrefois pour créer des espaces entre les lignes en imprimerie traditionnelle, soit l'action de diriger, de guider un groupe, une organisation ou une activité.

A noun referring to either a thin strip of metal once used to create spacing between lines of type in traditional printing, or the action of guiding, directing, or managing a group, organization, or activity.

indénombrable

1. Printing spacing stripC2formal

   A thin strip of metal or other material used to create space between lines of type in traditional printing.

   Interligne (lame d'espacement)

   • The typesetter adjusted the leading to improve readability.
   • Old books often have generous leading between lines.
   • He carefully inserted the leading into the printing press.

   Synonymeslead

2. Act of guiding or directingB2formal

   The action or process of providing guidance, direction, or management to a group or organization.

   Direction, conduite

   • Her leading of the team resulted in a successful project.
   • Effective leading requires clear communication and vision.
   • The leading of the expedition was a challenging task.

   Synonymesadministrationcommandconductcontroldirectionguidanceleadershipmanagementsteeragesupervision

   Antonymesfollowing

• Verbe signifiant guider, diriger ou être à la tête d'un groupe ou d'une activité.

A verb used to indicate guiding, directing, or being in charge of a group or activity.

verbe irrégulier

1. Guide or directA2formal

   To show the way or direct someone or something to a destination.

   Guider ou diriger

   • She led the tourists through the museum.
   • He led the team to victory.
   • The path led us to the beach.

   Synonymesconductdirectescortguidenavigatepilotshepherdsteerusher

   Antonymesfollowmisdirectmislead

2. Be in first positionA2formal

   To be in the first place in a race, competition, or ranking.

   être en tête

   • Her team leads the league standings.
   • He leads by two points in the election.
   • The company leads the market in innovation.

   Antonymesfollowtrail

3. Cause or result inB1formal

   To cause something to happen or to have a particular result.

   entraîner

   • Too much sugar leads to health problems.
   • This decision will lead to better outcomes.
   • His actions led to his dismissal.

   Synonymesbring aboutcausegenerateinduceproduceprompttrigger

4. Live or spend timeB2formal

   To pass or spend time in a particular way.

   mener, passer (une vie)

   • They lead a simple life in the countryside.
   • She leads a busy lifestyle.
   • He leads an active life full of travel.

   Synonymeshavelivepassspend

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