correct

UK
/kəˈrɛkt/
US
/kəˈrɛkt/
correctverb
corrected
Past Simple
corrected
Past Participle
correcting
ing-form
UK
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US
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Translations
She corrected the mistakes in the report before submitting it.
Elle a corrigé les erreurs du rapport avant de le soumettre.
rectifierSurtout pour ajuster ou modifier avec précision.
He corrected the course of the ship to avoid the storm.
Il a rectifié la trajectoire du navire pour éviter la tempête.
Additional translations
réprimanderDans le sens de « reprendre quelqu’un » ou « le réprimander ».
Definitions
To make something right or accurate by removing errors or faults.
She corrected the mistakes in the report before submitting it.
To scold or reprimand someone in order to improve their behavior.
The teacher corrected the student for talking during the lesson.
To adjust or modify something to achieve a desired result.
He corrected the course of the ship to avoid the storm.
correctadjective
more correct
Comp.
most correct
Super.
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US
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Translations
She provided the correct answer to the math problem.
Elle a donné la réponse exacte au problème de mathématiques.
correctPeut signifier « exact » ou « conforme à la norme » selon le contexte.
He wore the correct attire for the formal event.
Il portait une tenue correcte pour l’événement formel.
Additional translations
appropriéSurtout dans le sens de « convenable » ou « adapté ».
Definitions
Free from error; in accordance with fact or truth.
She provided the correct answer to the math problem.
Conforming to a standard; proper or appropriate.
He wore the correct attire for the formal event.
correctadverb
UK
/kəˈrekt/
US
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Translations
If I remember correct, the meeting starts at noon.
Si je me souviens correctement, la réunion commence à midi.
Definitions
Accurately; in a manner that is free from error.
If I remember correct, the meeting starts at noon.
correctinterjection
Translations
A: "The capital of France is Paris." B: "Correct!"
A : « La capitale de la France est Paris. » B : « Exact ! »
Definitions
Used to acknowledge that a statement is accurate or to express agreement.
A: "The capital of France is Paris." B: "Correct!"