correct
co
rrect
ˈrɛkt
rekt
British pronunciation
/kəˈrɛkt/

Définition et signification de « correct » en anglais

correct
01

correct, exact

accurate and in accordance with reality or truth
correct definition and meaning
example
Exemples
She gave a correct response to the teacher's question.
Elle a donné une réponse correcte à la question de l'enseignant.
02

correct, convenable

having conformity to accepted social standards or norms
correct definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Her behavior at the formal dinner was deemed correct by etiquette experts.
Son comportement lors du dîner officiel a été jugé correct par les experts en étiquette.
03

correct, juste

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

right

example
Exemples
If you think it 's going to rain tomorrow, you 're correct.
Si vous pensez qu'il va pleuvoir demain, vous avez raison.
to correct
01

corriger

to find the mistake of something and make it right
Transitive: to correct written material
to correct definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The teacher corrected the math problem and showed the student where they went wrong.
Le professeur a corrigé le problème de mathématiques et a montré à l'élève où il s'était trompé.
02

corriger, rectifier

to fix a mistake or problem
Transitive: to correct a problem or imperfection
to correct definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Medical professionals use corrective measures to correct vision problems.
Les professionnels de la santé utilisent des mesures correctives pour corriger les problèmes de vision.
03

corriger, rectifier

to compensate for an error or undesirable condition by making improvements
Transitive: to correct an error or fault
example
Exemples
The doctor prescribed medication to correct her vitamin deficiency.
Le médecin a prescrit des médicaments pour corriger sa carence en vitamines.
04

corriger, ajuster

to adjust or modify something to meet a particular standard or desired condition
Transitive: to correct sth
example
Exemples
The technician corrected the alignment of the wheels on the car for better handling.
Le technicien a corrigé l'alignement des roues de la voiture pour une meilleure maniabilité.
05

corriger, réprimander

to discipline or punish someone for wrongdoing
Transitive: to correct sb for a wrongdoing
example
Exemples
The parent corrected their child for lying by taking away their video game privileges.
Le parent a corrigé son enfant pour avoir menti en lui retirant ses privilèges de jeux vidéo.
06

corriger, ajuster

to adjust a numerical result or reading to account for deviations from standard conditions
Transitive: to correct a numerical result
example
Exemples
He corrected the speedometer reading of his car to adjust for the larger tires he installed.
Il a corrigé la lecture du compteur de vitesse de sa voiture pour ajuster les pneus plus grands qu'il a installés.
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