le

masculine

/li.dœʁ/

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Translation

leader, front runner

Word origin

Borrowed from English leader, from to lead. French uses it mainly in politics, sport and business, alongside the older chef.

Origin: English
Root: leader
English cognates: leader

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralleaders

Examples

The leader of the group left the room.

The political leaders are meeting tomorrow.

She is now the leader of her team.

This country is still the market leader.

A good leader listens to their team.

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This word is part of lesson 48.