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• Abréviation de Light-Emitting Diode (diode électroluminescente), dispositif semi-conducteur qui émet de la lumière lorsqu'un courant électrique le traverse ; la couleur de la lumière dépend du matériau utilisé.

An acronym for Light-Emitting Diode, a semiconductor device that emits light when an electric current passes through it; the color of the light depends on the material used.

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1. Light-emitting diodeB2formaltechnical

   A semiconductor device that emits light when an electric current passes through it, with the color depending on the material used.

   diode électroluminescente

   • The new television uses LED technology for a brighter display.
   • LED bulbs are more energy-efficient than traditional incandescent lights.
   • The indicator light on the device is a small red LED.

   Synonymeslight-emitting diode

• 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.

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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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