No. 10,245 in French
indirects
"Indirects" in French refers to things that are not direct, often implying secondary, implicit, or less straightforward aspects.
In a sentence
Les effets indirects de la décision sont nombreux.
The indirect effects of the decision are numerous.
In this sentence, 'indirects' describes secondary or non-direct consequences of an action or decision, emphasizing consequences that occur indirectly.
La communication indirecte peut éviter les conflits.
Indirect communication can prevent conflicts.
Here, 'indirect' relates to a method of relaying information in a non-direct manner, often to achieve a more diplomatic result.
Ces coûts indirects influencent le budget global.
These indirect costs influence the overall budget.
In this example, 'indirects' refers to costs that are not directly charged but affect the budget in secondary ways.
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