English–French

“bossy” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/diʁɛktif/

Example

Mon patron est trop directif.

My boss is too bossy.

Illustration for directif (bossy)

How to say “bossy” in French

“Bossy” in French is directif.

A manager drawing a precise route and expecting each step to be followed.

Full entry for directif: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with directif

Son style directif rend difficile la prise d'initiative.

His directive style makes taking initiative difficult.

Tips for using directif

  • In workplace descriptions, directif often carries a critical tone, while the feminine form is directive.

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