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diriger une entreprise
/di.ʁi.ʒe yn‿ɑ̃.tʁə.pʁiz/
to run a company
Elle dirige une entreprise de technologie depuis dix ans.
She has been running a tech company for ten years.
Business
formal
To manage and operate a business organization.
Il a dirigé une entreprise familiale pendant toute sa carrière.
He ran a family business throughout his career.
Diriger une entreprise nécessite des compétences en gestion et en leadership.
Running a company requires management and leadership skills.
Often implies strategic oversight and decision-making authority.
Collocations
diriger une équipeto lead a teamdiriger un projetto manage a projectdiriger une équipe de directionto head a management team
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Mistake: Using 'diriger' for passive roles
Avoid using 'diriger' for positions with limited authority (e.g., 'manager' in a large corporation). Prefer 'gérer' or 'superviser' for operational roles.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
In French business contexts, 'diriger' often implies strategic leadership, while 'gérer' focuses on day-to-day operations. Choose based on the level of control implied.
Word Origin
From Latin 'dirigere' (to direct, guide) + 'entreprise' (from Old French 'entreprendre', to undertake). The phrase emerged in French business terminology in the 18th century as industrialization grew.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both formal and professional contexts. The verb 'diriger' implies active leadership and control, while 'gérer' may focus more on operational management.
Word Breakdown
diriger
to direct, manage, lead
verbune entreprise
a company
noun phraseDictionnaire Français-Anglais