direct
US /daɪˈrekt/
UK /daɪˈrekt/
1.
direct, franc
extending or moving in a straight line or by the shortest course; going straight to the point
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Take a direct route to the station.
Prenez un chemin direct vers la gare.
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He gave a direct answer to the question.
Il a donné une réponse directe à la question.
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direct, immédiat
without intervening factors or intermediaries
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The decision had a direct impact on their lives.
La décision a eu un impact direct sur leurs vies.
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You can make a direct payment to the company.
Vous pouvez effectuer un paiement direct à l’entreprise.
1.
diriger, gérer, commander
control the operations of; manage or govern
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She was hired to direct the new marketing campaign.
Elle a été embauchée pour diriger la nouvelle campagne de marketing.
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The conductor will direct the orchestra.
Le chef d’orchestre va diriger l’orchestre.
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ordonner, instruire, prescrire
give an order or instruction to
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The teacher directed the students to open their books.
Le professeur ordonna aux élèves d’ouvrir leurs livres.
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The police officer directed him to pull over.
L’officier de police lui ordonna de se garer.
1.
directement, franchement
in a direct manner; straight
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Go direct to the main office.
Allez directement au bureau principal.
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He flew direct from London to New York.
Il a volé directement de Londres à New York.