Gérer
Example: Elle sait gérer les conflits avec beaucoup de diplomatie.
Definition
"Gérer" means to skillfully manage, direct, or handle tasks, situations, or resources, often involving organization and control. For example, in the phrase 'Elle sait gérer les conflits avec beaucoup de diplomatie,' it refers to effectively managing conflicts with diplomacy.
Etymology
The word "gérer" comes from the Latin verb 'gerere,' meaning 'to carry,' 'to bear,' or 'to conduct.' Over time, it evolved in French to mean managing or handling responsibilities. Did you know? The Latin root also gave rise to English words like 'gesture' and 'register,' all related to carrying or conducting actions.
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"Gérer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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