No. 2,844 in French
directes
"Directes" means "direct" or "straightforward" in English, typically used as a feminine plural adjective.
In a sentence
Les instructions de l'enseignant étaient directes et faciles à suivre.
The teacher's instructions were direct and easy to follow.
In this sentence, 'directes' is an adjective describing the nature of the instructions (straightforward and clear).
Elle préfère les communications directes au lieu de passer par un intermédiaire.
She prefers direct communications instead of going through an intermediary.
Here, 'directes' describes the communications as being straightforward and immediate, without involving a third party.
Les lignes directes du schéma permettent une compréhension rapide.
The direct lines on the diagram enable quick understanding.
In this example, 'directes' qualifies 'lignes' (lines), showing that they are straight and uncomplicated.
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