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    Direction (en. Direction)

    /diʁɛk.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of indicating a path or route.
    Traffic signs give directions to drivers.
    Les panneaux de signalisation donnent des directions aux conducteurs.
    The way in which something develops or evolves.
    The direction of the company changed after the meeting.
    La direction de l'entreprise a changé après la réunion.
    The place where one is going.
    We left in the direction of the beach.
    Nous sommes partis dans la direction de la plage.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'directio', which means 'the act of directing.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take the direction of
    To begin to move towards a specific place.
    prendre la direction de
    to give directions
    To instruct someone on how to get to a place.
    donner des directions
    to be heading in the right direction
    To head towards a correct goal or objective.
    être dans la bonne direction

    Related Words

    to direct
    To ensure that something is led in a certain direction.
    diriger
    orientation
    The action of determining or showing the direction or position.
    orientation

    Slang Meanings

    To navigate to a specific place.
    We got lost, but we asked for directions at the bar.
    On s'est perdu, mais on a demandé la direction au bar.
    Change of focus or objective.
    This event took an unexpected direction.
    Cet événement a pris une direction inattendue.