Correct (en. Correct)

/kɔ.ʁɛkt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is in accordance with the truth.
Her answer was correct.
Sa réponse était correcte.
Who respects standards or rules.
She did a correct job.
Elle a fait un travail correct.
Who is suitable for a given situation.
This is the correct behavior to adopt.
C'est le comportement correct à adopter.

Etymology

From Latin 'correctus', the past participle of 'corrigere', which means to correct.

Common Phrases and Expressions

It's correct
It is suitable or appropriate.
C'est correct
To be right or to be wrong
To be correct or incorrect.
Avoir raison ou avoir tort
To be on the right track
To act correctly.
Être sur la bonne voie

Related Words

corrections
Actions of rectifying or adjusting something.
corrections
to correct
Making changes to improve or make accurate.
corriger
correction
Action of correcting an error.
correction

Slang Meanings

It's good
Everything is correct here, it's good.
Tout est correct ici, c'est bon.
In the right place
That's correct, well placed.
Ça, c'est correct, bien placé.