helm

direction, commandement

Position de la personne qui dirige un groupe, une organisation ou une activité.

En anglais simple : The position of being in charge of a group, organization, or activity.

• We need someone new at the helm.
• He spent ten years at the helm of the charity.
• Who will take the helm when she leaves?

Comment l'utiliser : at the helm of something (She is at the helm of a growing company.)

Synonymes : leadership, control

Expressions courantes : at the helm, take the helm, helm of something

gouvernail, barre

Roue ou levier qui permet de diriger un bateau ou un navire.

En anglais simple : The wheel or handle used to control the direction of a boat or ship.

• The captain stood at the helm.
• She took the helm while I checked the map.
• Keep both hands on the helm.

Expressions courantes : at the helm, take the helm, ship helm

diriger

Être à la tête d’une organisation ou diriger un projet.

En anglais simple : If you do this, you lead an organization or direct a project.

• She will helm the project.
• He helmed the company for six years.
• Who is helming the next film?

Comment l'utiliser : helm something (A young director will helm the new film.)

Synonymes : lead, direct, manage

Expressions courantes : helm a project, helm a company, helm a film

barrer, piloter

Contrôler la direction d’un bateau ou d’un navire.

En anglais simple : If you do this, you control the direction of a boat or ship.

• Can you helm the boat?
• He helmed the yacht through rough water.
• She has helmed this ship for years.

Comment l'utiliser : helm something (She learned to helm the boat in calm water.)

Synonymes : steer

Expressions courantes : helm a boat, helm a yacht