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Définition et signification de « correct » en anglais

correct
01

correct, exact

accurate and in accordance with reality or truth 
correct definition and meaning
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
simple
qualitatif
superlatif
most correct
comparatif
more correct
gradable
Exemples
His correct pronunciation impressed everyone in the language class. 

Sa prononciation correcte a impressionné tout le monde dans le cours de langue.

02

correct, convenable

having conformity to accepted social standards or norms 
correct definition and meaning
Exemples
Having correct manners at the dinner table is essential in formal settings. 

Avoir des manières correctes à table est essentiel dans les cadres formels.

03

correct, juste

(of a person) having the right or accurate answer or opinion 

right

Exemples
You were correct in your assessment of the situation. 

Tu avais raison dans ton évaluation de la situation.

to correct
01

corriger

to find the mistake of something and make it right 
Transitive: to correct written material
to correct definition and meaning
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
simple
verbe d’action
régulier
présent
correct
3e personne du singulier
corrects
participe présent
correcting
passé simple
corrected
participe passé
corrected
Exemples
She corrected her essay before submitting it. 

Elle a corrigé son essai avant de le soumettre.

02

corriger, rectifier

to fix a mistake or problem 
Transitive: to correct a problem or imperfection
to correct definition and meaning
Exemples
Engineers are working to correct a flaw in the design to improve product performance. 

Les ingénieurs travaillent à corriger un défaut dans la conception pour améliorer les performances du produit.

03

corriger, rectifier

to compensate for an error or undesirable condition by making improvements 
Transitive: to correct an error or fault
Exemples
He corrected his poor posture by practicing yoga regularly. 

Il a corrigé sa mauvaise posture en pratiquant régulièrement le yoga.

04

corriger, ajuster

to adjust or modify something to meet a particular standard or desired condition 
Transitive: to correct sth
Exemples
He corrected the angle of the picture frame to make it hang straight on the wall. 

Il a corrigé l'angle du cadre pour qu'il soit droit sur le mur.

05

corriger, réprimander

to discipline or punish someone for wrongdoing 
Transitive: to correct sb for a wrongdoing
Exemples
The teacher corrected the student for talking out of turn by assigning them extra homework. 

L'enseignant a corrigé l'élève pour avoir parlé à tort en lui donnant des devoirs supplémentaires.

06

corriger, ajuster

to adjust a numerical result or reading to account for deviations from standard conditions 
Transitive: to correct a numerical result
Exemples
The meteorologist corrected the barometric pressure readings to sea level. 

Le météorologue a corrigé les lectures de pression barométrique au niveau de la mer.

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