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steer in French

steer in French is bœuf, manœuvrer, conduire — steer means to control the direction of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft, typically using a wheel, rudder, or handlebars.

steer in French

bœuf
noun
The castrated male of cattle, especially one raised for beef production.
manœuvrer
verb
conduire
verb
diriger
verb
piloter
verb
barrer
verb
guider
verb

What does "steer" mean?

  1. verb To control the direction of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft, typically using a wheel, rudder, or handlebars.
    "She steered the boat carefully into the narrow harbour."
  2. verb To guide or push a person, group, or conversation toward a particular outcome or direction.
    "The chairman steered the meeting away from a heated argument."
  3. noun A castrated male of cattle, raised mainly for beef.
    "The ranch kept a herd of steers for market."
  4. noun A tip or recommendation about which way to act.
    "Can you give me a steer on which supplier to use?"

steer in a sentence

  • She steered the boat carefully into the narrow harbour.
  • He steered the car onto the motorway slip road.
  • The chairman steered the meeting away from a heated argument.
  • She tried to steer her son toward a more practical career choice.

Similar words in French

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Frequently asked questions

What is "steer" in French?

"steer" in French is bœuf, manœuvrer, conduire. steer means: To control the direction of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft, typically using a wheel, rudder, or handlebars.

How do you use "steer" in a sentence?

Example: "She steered the boat carefully into the narrow harbour." In French, "steer" is bœuf, manœuvrer, conduire.

Are there other ways to say "steer" in French?

Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "steer": bœuf, manœuvrer, conduire, diriger, piloter, barrer.

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