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directly

UK
/dɪˈrɛktli/
US
/dəˈrɛktli/

Translations

directlyadverb
UK
/dɪˈrɛktli/
US
/dəˈrɛktli/
The path leads directly to the beach.
Le sentier mène directement à la plage.
franchementDans un registre neutre à soutenu, pour exprimer une manière directe et sans détour.
He answered the question directly, without hesitation.
Il a répondu franchement à la question, sans hésiter.
Additional translations
immédiatementPour exprimer l’idée de délai nul ou quasi nul.
Synonyms
straight
without delay
forthwith
instantly
promptly
straightaway
immediately
directlyconjunction
UK
/dɪˈrɛktli/, /daɪˈrɛktli/
US
/dəˈrɛktli/, /daɪˈrɛktli/
Used chiefly in British English meaning ‘as soon as’.
dès queConjonction surtout utilisée en anglais britannique.
Directly he arrived, we started the meeting.
Dès qu'il est arrivé, nous avons commencé la réunion.

Definitions

directlyadverb
In a straight line or by the shortest route.
The path leads directly to the beach.
Without any intervening factors or intermediaries.
She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.
In a frank or straightforward manner.
He answered the question directly, without hesitation.
Immediately or without delay.
The package was sent directly after the order was placed.
directlyconjunction
As soon as; immediately when.
Directly he arrived, we started the meeting.
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