indirect
US /ˌɪn.dɪˈrekt/
UK /ˌɪn.dɪˈrekt/
1.
indirect
not directly caused by or resulting from something
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The economic crisis had an indirect impact on small businesses.
La crise économique a eu un impact indirect sur les petites entreprises.
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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
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The path to the cabin was long and indirect.
Le chemin vers la cabane était long et indirect.
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They took an indirect route to avoid traffic.
Ils ont pris une route indirecte pour éviter le trafic.