French Conversation · Level 122
60 words
French word
aiguiller
Pronunciation
IPA/egɥije/
Meaning
- verbdirect
Example
La secrétaire aiguillait le visiteur vers le bon bureau.
The secretary was directing the visitor to the right office.
More examples
Le professeur a aiguillé l'étudiant sur la bonne piste.
The teacher guided the student onto the right track.
Core concept
A track switch sends a traveler from a main line onto the correct route toward a person, service, or place.
Common phrases
aiguiller quelqu'un
guide someone
aiguiller sur la bonne piste
guide someone onto the right track
aiguiller les voyageurs
guide travelers
Similar words
orienter: Providing guidance about the proper direction or person to contact.
indiquer: Giving a brief indication of a destination or responsible person.
transférer: Transferring a call or document to another person or department.
diriger: Guiding a person or matter toward a particular direction or recipient.
Definition in French
Orienter quelqu'un en lui donnant une indication précise pour qu'il rejoigne la bonne personne, le bon service ou le bon lieu.
Word origin
The verb aiguiller is derived from aiguille, 'needle', a word inherited through Old French from Latin acus.
Usage tips
- French also uses aiguiller for directing a caller, request, or file to the appropriate department, not only for guiding a person.
Other meanings
- guideverb
Opposites
- égarermisleadverb
Related words
- aiguillageguidancenoun
- aiguilléguidedadjective