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correct

UK
/kəˈrɛkt/
US
/kəˈrɛkt/

Translations

correctverb
corrected
Past Simple
corrected
Past Participle
correcting
Gerund
UK
/kəˈrɛkt/
US
/kəˈrɛkt/
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 ».
Synonyms
rectify
amend
fix
adjust
repair
remedy
redress
set right
Antonyms
err
mistake
misinterpret
correctadjective
more correct
Comp.
most correct
Super.
UK
/kəˈrɛkt/
US
/kəˈrɛkt/
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 ».
Synonyms
accurate
right
true
exact
proper
faultless
unerring
just
valid
Antonyms
incorrect
wrong
correctadverb
UK
/kəˈrekt/
US
/kəˈrɛkt/
If I remember correct, the meeting starts at noon.
Si je me souviens correctement, la réunion commence à midi.
correctinterjection
A: "The capital of France is Paris." B: "Correct!"
A : « La capitale de la France est Paris. » B : « Exact ! »

Definitions

correctverb
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
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
Accurately; in a manner that is free from error.
If I remember correct, the meeting starts at noon.
correctinterjection
Used to acknowledge that a statement is accurate or to express agreement.
A: "The capital of France is Paris." B: "Correct!"
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