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direct

direct, straightforward

adjective dee-REK Less Common
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Origin: Latin 'directus' (straight)

Also means

live (broadcast)

Usage Note

Direct describes a person who is frank (il est très direct) or a route without stops (un vol direct). As a noun, le direct refers to a live broadcast (en direct = live on air) or a straight punch in boxing. The feminine form directe is used but en direct is invariable as a fixed expression.

Examples

"Ce train est direct jusqu'à Paris."

Natural Translation

This train goes directly to Paris.

Literal Translation

This train is direct all the way to Paris.

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