direct
di
daɪ
dai
rect
ˈrɛkt
rekt
British pronunciation
/daɪˈrɛkt/ , /dɪˈrɛkt/

Définition et signification de « direct » en anglais

direct
01

direct

going from one place to another in a straight line without stopping or changing direction
direct definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The direct route to the airport takes approximately twenty minutes by car.
La route directe vers l'aéroport prend environ vingt minutes en voiture.
She prefers to take the direct path through the forest rather than the winding trails.
Elle préfère prendre le chemin direct à travers la forêt plutôt que les sentiers sinueux.
02

direct, franc

expressing thoughts or feelings clearly and without evasion
direct definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Her direct behavior made her a trusted leader in the group.
Son comportement direct a fait d'elle une leader de confiance dans le groupe.
They valued her direct and clear feedback during the meeting.
Ils ont apprécié ses commentaires directs et clairs pendant la réunion.
03

direct, immédiat

having a clear and immediate connection between two things or people, without any intermediaries
example
Exemples
She made a direct purchase from the manufacturer.
Elle a fait un achat direct auprès du fabricant.
The company prefers direct communication with its clients.
L'entreprise préfère une communication directe avec ses clients.
04

direct, en ligne directe

related to a straight family line, like parents, children, and their descendants

lineal

example
Exemples
She researched her direct ancestors for a school project.
Elle a recherché ses ancêtres directs pour un projet scolaire.
The title is only passed to direct heirs in the family.
Le titre est uniquement transmis aux héritiers directs de la famille.
05

direct, en mouvement direct

moving eastward across the sky in line with the planet's true orbit
example
Exemples
Mars is currently in direct motion, moving steadily eastward.
Mars est actuellement en mouvement direct, se déplaçant régulièrement vers l'est.
The comet followed a direct course, consistent with its orbit.
La comète a suivi un cours direct, conforme à son orbite.
06

direct, absolu

having a total or absolute nature, often highlighting a clear or strong contrast
example
Exemples
The company ’s new direction was in direct opposition to previous strategies.
La nouvelle direction de l'entreprise était en opposition directe aux stratégies précédentes.
His reaction was in direct contrast to what we expected.
Sa réaction était en contraste direct avec ce à quoi nous nous attendions.
07

direct, littéral

having the exact words of the speaker or source, without any changes or paraphrasing
example
Exemples
He used a direct quotation from Shakespeare in his speech.
Il a utilisé une citation directe de Shakespeare dans son discours.
The author included a direct quotation from the interview in the article.
L'auteur a inclus une citation directe de l'interview dans l'article.
to direct
01

diriger, gérer

to control the affairs of an organization or institution
Transitive: to direct an organization
to direct definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The CEO strategically directs the organization to achieve its long-term goals.
Le PDG dirige stratégiquement l'organisation pour atteindre ses objectifs à long terme.
By the time the CEO retired, he had successfully directed the company for two decades.
Au moment où le PDG a pris sa retraite, il avait dirigé avec succès l'entreprise pendant deux décennies.
02

réaliser

to give instructions to actors and organize the scenes or flow of a movie, play, etc.
Transitive: to direct actors or a show
to direct definition and meaning
example
Exemples
During rehearsals, the director focused on directing the actors' movements and expressions to convey the intended emotions.
Pendant les répétitions, le réalisateur s'est concentré sur la direction des mouvements et des expressions des acteurs pour transmettre les émotions souhaitées.
She enjoys directing school plays because she gets to work closely with the young actors and help them improve.
Elle aime diriger les pièces de théâtre scolaires parce qu'elle a l'occasion de travailler étroitement avec les jeunes acteurs et de les aider à s'améliorer.
03

diriger, orienter

to aim an object toward a specific target or direction
Transitive: to direct a weapon
to direct definition and meaning
example
Exemples
She directed the camera toward the horizon for a dramatic shot.
Elle a dirigé la caméra vers l'horizon pour un plan dramatique.
The photographer directed the flash toward the subject to improve lighting.
Le photographe a dirigé le flash vers le sujet pour améliorer l'éclairage.
04

diriger, orienter

to purposefully channel or apply one's attention, energy, or emotions toward a specific goal, person, or task
Transitive: to direct one's effort or attention to a goal or target | to direct one's effort or attention toward a goal or target
example
Exemples
She directed her efforts toward completing the project ahead of the deadline.
Elle a dirigé ses efforts vers l'achèvement du projet avant la date limite.
The manager directed the staff ’s efforts toward increasing sales for the quarter.
Le manager a dirigé les efforts du personnel vers l'augmentation des ventes pour le trimestre.
05

ordonner, commander

to give an order or instruction with authority
Ditransitive: to direct sb to do sth
example
Exemples
The general directed his troops to advance at dawn.
Le général a dirigé ses troupes pour avancer à l'aube.
The teacher directed the students to open their textbooks to page 50.
L'enseignant a ordonné aux élèves d'ouvrir leurs manuels à la page 50.
06

diriger, orienter

to focus or point something, such as an action, message, or object, toward a specific person, place, or target
Transitive: to direct sth at sb/sth | to direct sth toward sb/sth
example
Exemples
He directed the flashlight toward the noise in the bushes.
Il dirigea la lampe torche vers le bruit dans les buissons.
They directed their fundraising efforts at supporting local schools.
Ils ont dirigé leurs efforts de collecte de fonds pour soutenir les écoles locales.
07

diriger, conduire

to guide a group of musicians in performing music, typically as a conductor
Transitive: to direct a group of musicians
example
Exemples
She was hired to direct the school orchestra during their spring concert.
Elle a été embauchée pour diriger l'orchestre de l'école lors de leur concert de printemps.
He was chosen to direct the choir for the upcoming holiday service.
Il a été choisi pour diriger la chorale pour le service des fêtes à venir.
08

cibler, viser

to aim a product or service toward a particular audience or group
Transitive: to direct a product or service at specific consumers
example
Exemples
The company directed its new smartphone at tech-savvy young adults.
L'entreprise a ciblé son nouveau smartphone sur les jeunes adultes technophiles.
They directed their luxury brand at high-income professionals.
Ils ont orienté leur marque de luxe vers les professionnels à revenu élevé.
09

diriger, orienter

to give someone clear instructions or guidance on how to reach a specific location
Transitive: to direct sb to a place
example
Exemples
The staff member directed him to the conference room on the second floor.
Le membre du personnel l'a dirigé vers la salle de conférence au deuxième étage.
Could you direct me to the nearest gas station?
Pourriez-vous me diriger vers la station-service la plus proche ?
10

diriger, superviser

to manage and oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of activities or operations
Transitive: to direct an operation or undertaking
example
Exemples
The manager will direct the new project, coordinating tasks between various departments.
Le manager dirigera le nouveau projet, en coordonnant les tâches entre différents départements.
She was hired to direct the event, ensuring everything ran smoothly from start to finish.
Elle a été embauchée pour diriger l'événement, en veillant à ce que tout se déroule sans heurt du début à la fin.
11

adresser, acheminer

to specify the recipient and destination of a letter or parcel
Transitive: to direct a parcel to a person or address
example
Exemples
Please direct the package to my office address for faster delivery.
Veuillez diriger le colis à l'adresse de mon bureau pour une livraison plus rapide.
The letter was incorrectly directed to the wrong department.
La lettre a été incorrectement adressée au mauvais département.
direct
01

directement, droit

in a straight line or without turning
example
Exemples
The road goes direct to the city center.
La route va directement au centre-ville.
She walked direct to the front desk without stopping.
Elle marcha directement vers la réception sans s'arrêter.
02

directement

going straight to the source or without anyone or anything else involved
example
Exemples
She made the complaint direct to the manager.
Elle a porté plainte directement au responsable.
He contacted the supplier direct for the materials.
Il a contacté le fournisseur directement pour les matériaux.
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