French Conversation · Level 50
74 words
French word
guider
Pronunciation
IPA/gide/
Meaning
- verbguide
Example
Le professeur guide les élèves.
The teacher guides the students.
More examples
Le mentor guide son équipe pendant le projet.
The mentor guides his team during the project.
Core concept
A guide walking beside a group, pointing out the next turn or step.
Common phrases
guider quelqu'un
guide someone
guider un groupe
guide a group
guider une équipe
guide a team
Similar words
accompagner: Accompany someone by remaining at their side as they travel or act.
conduire: Transport people or goods by driving them to a destination.
diriger: Lead an organization or group by deciding its policies and methods.
orienter: Give information that helps someone choose a direction, route, or option.
Definition in French
Accompagner et orienter une personne ou un groupe, physiquement ou moralement, en montrant la route ou les étapes à suivre.
Word origin
French guider developed from Old French guier or guider, a Germanic borrowing meaning to show the way.
Usage tips
- Guider takes a direct object in guider quelqu'un, while guider vers and guider à travers specify the route or setting.