direct
gb/dɪɹˈɛkt/ us/dɪɹˈɛkt/
A2
Anglais
~ 1800
Sens
0 sens
adjective
A2
property
1
straight without turning
Going in a straight line without turning.
Schéma d’usage :
a direct [route/path/flight]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'direct' with 'straightforward' in contexts where only physical direction is meant.
Synonymes
straight (Implies no curves or bends, but may not emphasize efficiency or shortest distance like 'direct' can.)
Antonymes
indirect (Involves turns, detours, or a less straightforward route.)
Collocations
direct route
|direct flight
|direct path
|direct access
|direct connection
Thèmes
travel
|navigation
|geometry
|space
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- This train offers a direct route to the city center.
- We took the most direct path through the forest.
- Is there a direct flight from New York to Rome?
- The hotel has direct access to the beach.
Exemples pédagogiques
- This is the direct road to the park.
- I take a direct bus to work.
- We walked on a direct path to school.
Verbe
B1
action
2
guide or control something
To tell or show someone what to do or where to go.
Schéma d’usage :
to direct [someone/something] to [somewhere]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'direct' with 'order' when they mean physical guidance rather than giving commands.
Synonymes
guide (Focuses on leading someone, often with advice or physical presence, rather than controlling.)
Antonymes
mislead (To give wrong instructions or guidance.)
Collocations
direct traffic
|direct operations
|direct attention
|direct a film
Thèmes
management
|navigation
|film
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The police officer directed traffic around the accident.
- She directs a team of twenty engineers.
- The teacher directed the students to line up at the door.
- He has directed several award-winning movies.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The man directed me to the bus station.
- The teacher directed us to sit down.
- She directs the new workers in the office.
adjective
B1
property
3
straightforward in speech
Saying what you think in a clear and honest way.
Schéma d’usage :
a direct [answer/question/approach]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes misinterpret 'direct' here as rude, though it can be polite depending on tone and context.
Synonymes
frank (Often implies openness even about uncomfortable truths; 'direct' can be less emotionally charged.)
Antonymes
evasive (Avoiding giving a clear answer or statement.)
Collocations
direct answer
|direct approach
|direct communication
Thèmes
communication
|personality
|relationships
Exemples
- She gave me a direct answer when I asked about her plans.
- I appreciate his direct way of speaking.
- The manager prefers a direct approach to problem-solving.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He gave me a direct answer.
- She is very direct with her friends.
- I like his direct style.
Verbe
B1
action
4
control making of film/play
To control how actors act and how scenes are filmed in a movie or play.
Schéma d’usage :
to direct [a movie/play/performance]
Synonymes
film (Used informally for making movies, but doesn't imply artistic control like 'direct' does.)
Antonymes
act (To perform in a production rather than oversee it.)
Collocations
direct a movie
|direct a play
|direct a performance
Thèmes
entertainment
|film
|arts_entertainment
|work
Exemples
- She directed her first feature film last year.
- He has directed several Broadway plays.
- Steven Spielberg directed this famous movie.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He directs many films.
- She will direct a new play.
- My brother wants to direct movies.
Verbe
B2
action
5
aim or focus attention on something
To point something at someone or something, or make someone look at something.
Schéma d’usage :
to direct [something] at/towards [someone/something]
Synonymes
aim (Focuses on pointing physically or figuratively; 'direct' can involve broader control.)
Antonymes
divert (To turn away from a target or focus.)
Collocations
direct attention at
|direct criticism towards
|direct efforts towards
Thèmes
focus
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She directed her gaze towards the painting.
- The campaign directs its efforts at young voters.
- He directed the flashlight into the dark room.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Please direct your eyes to the board.
- He directs his work to help children.
- I directed my camera at the bird.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
direct
API
GB/dɪɹˈɛkt/
US/dɪɹˈɛkt/
Syllabes et accentuation
dir - ect (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ect)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: direct
Verb
- Base: direct
- 3rd Person Singular: directs
- Present Participle: directing
- Past: directed
Famille de mots
Forms
directs
verb
directing
verb
directed
verb
Negative and opposite forms
indirect
adjective B2
indirectly
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
Expressions
directly proportional (to)
1/dɪɹˈɛktli pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəl tə/
fixed phrase
technical
changing at same rate as another thing
When one thing changes and another thing changes by the same amount or rate.
Exemples
- In physics, force is directly proportional to acceleration.
- The cost is directly proportional to the number of items bought.
in direct contact (with)
1/ˈɪn dɪɹˈɛkt kˈɑntˌækt wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
touching without anything between
Touching something with no space or barrier between them.
Exemples
- The chemical should not come into direct contact with your skin.
- The wires must not be in direct contact with water.
in no uncertain terms (direct)
1/ˈɪn nˈoʊ ʌnsˈɚtən tˈɚmz dɪɹˈɛkt/
idiom
say something very clearly and strongly
To say something very clearly so there is no doubt about what you mean.
Exemples
- She told him in no uncertain terms that he was fired.
- They made their demands in no uncertain terms.