Bedeutung
To handle or deal with a particular set of circumstances.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In French corporate culture, 'gérer' is a buzzword. It often implies that even if the process is messy, the individual has the 'système D' (resourcefulness) to make it work. Quebecers frequently use 'dealer avec' due to the proximity of English, but 'gérer' remains the standard for media and formal education. In countries like Ivory Coast, 'gérer' can have a broader meaning, sometimes implying 'to take care of someone financially' or 'to settle a deal'. The phrase 'Tu gères !' is one of the most common ways to say 'You're awesome' or 'Good job'. It has completely lost its 'situation' object in this context.
The 'Je gère' trick
If someone asks how you are doing with a task, just say 'Je gère'. It sounds confident and native.
Avoid 'Dealer'
Even if you hear French people say 'dealer avec', don't use it in exams or interviews. Stick to 'gérer'.
Bedeutung
To handle or deal with a particular set of circumstances.
The 'Je gère' trick
If someone asks how you are doing with a task, just say 'Je gère'. It sounds confident and native.
Avoid 'Dealer'
Even if you hear French people say 'dealer avec', don't use it in exams or interviews. Stick to 'gérer'.
The Shrug
When saying 'On gère', a slight shoulder shrug adds that perfect touch of French nonchalance.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'gérer'.
Pendant la réunion, elle a dû ________ une situation très tendue entre deux directeurs.
After the verb 'devoir' (dû), we use the infinitive form.
Which sentence is the most natural for a professional context?
Comment as-tu réagi face au problème ?
'Gérer' is the standard professional term, and 'avec calme' adds a positive nuance.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.
A: 'Le client est furieux parce que sa commande est en retard !' B: 'Ne t'en fais pas, ________.'
Depending on the level of formality and whether you are working alone or in a team, all these are natural.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to use Gérer
Work
- • Crises
- • Projects
- • Teams
Personal
- • Stress
- • Money
- • Time
Social
- • Conflicts
- • Awkwardness
- • Events
Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenPendant la réunion, elle a dû ________ une situation très tendue entre deux directeurs.
After the verb 'devoir' (dû), we use the infinitive form.
Comment as-tu réagi face au problème ?
'Gérer' is the standard professional term, and 'avec calme' adds a positive nuance.
A: 'Le client est furieux parce que sa commande est en retard !' B: 'Ne t'en fais pas, ________.'
Depending on the level of formality and whether you are working alone or in a team, all these are natural.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenYes, but be careful. 'Gérer une équipe' is professional. 'Gérer son mari' can sound a bit controlling or patronizing.
Usually, yes. It implies competence. However, 'gérer la misère' means just barely scraping by.
'Diriger' is to lead or give orders. 'Gérer' is to handle the practical details and problems.
Yes, 'Je gère ça' is common, but 'Je m'en occupe' is often more natural for specific tasks.
Verwandte Redewendungen
S'occuper de
similarTo take care of
Faire face à
synonymTo face up to
Maîtriser
builds onTo master
S'en sortir
similarTo get through it
Piloter
specialized formTo pilot/steer
