direct
direct, straightforward
adjective dee-REK Less Common
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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