Instructions (en. Instructions)

[ɛ̃s.tʁyk.sjɔ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Data provided to guide someone in completing a task.

The instructions for assembling the furniture were clear.

Les instructions pour monter le meuble étaient claires.

Strategies or procedures to follow in a certain context.

She followed the chef's instructions for the recipe.

Elle a suivi les instructions du chef pour la recette.

Documents containing directives on a process.

It is important to read the instructions before starting the work.

Il est important de lire les instructions avant de commencer les travaux.

From Latin 'instructio', meaning the action of building or establishing.

clear instructions

Precise and easy-to-understand guidelines.

instructions claires

follow the instructions

Respect the provided guidelines.

suivre les instructions

give instructions

Provide details on how to proceed.

donner des instructions

guide

Document or person that helps guide towards good practice.

guide

manual

Booklet containing instructions about a product or service.

manuel

procedure

Organized sequence of actions to be followed.

procédure

The guidelines to follow for a task.

Did you follow the instructions for the project well?

Tu as bien suivi les instructions pour le projet ?

The details to succeed at something.

I skipped the instructions; I hope I don't make a mistake.

J'ai zappé les instructions, j'espère ne pas me tromper.