indirect

US /ˌɪn.dɪˈrekt/
UK /ˌɪn.dɪˈrekt/
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1.

indirect

not directly caused by or resulting from something

:
The economic crisis had an indirect impact on small businesses.
La crise économique a eu un impact indirect sur les petites entreprises.
His comments were an indirect criticism of the management.
Ses commentaires étaient une critique indirecte de la direction.
2.

indirect, détourné

not straight or direct in course; winding

:
The path to the cabin was long and indirect.
Le chemin vers la cabane était long et indirect.
They took an indirect route to avoid traffic.
Ils ont pris une route indirecte pour éviter le trafic.