English–French
“indirect” in French
How to say “indirect” in French
“Indirect” in French is oblique.
A path that reaches its point by an angle rather than by a direct line.
Example sentences with oblique
Il a fait une allusion oblique.
He made an oblique allusion.
Tips for using oblique
- Oblique is more formal or literary than everyday French expressions such as évasif or ne pas aller droit au but.
Other French words for “indirect”
Sa réponse était indirecte.
Her answer was indirect.