English–French

“direct” in French

French

Alsoaiguiller

Pronunciation

IPA/diʁɛkt/

Example

Sois direct, s'il te plaît.

Please be direct.

Illustration for direct (direct)

How to say “direct” in French

“Direct” in French is direct.

A route, connection, or statement goes straight through instead of passing through a relay or extra wording.

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

Example sentences with direct

Le message était direct et clair.

The message was direct and clear.

Tips for using direct

  • The fixed phrase en direct means live, but direct as an adjective agrees in gender and number: directe, directs, and directes.

Other French words for “direct”

La secrétaire aiguillait le visiteur vers le bon bureau.

The secretary was directing the visitor to the right office.

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