direction Signification, définition

Signification de direction en français

• 0 a place sb or sth is facing or moving toward -- direction [ feminine ]

  • walking in the direction of the park marchant en direction du parc

  • He didn’t know which direction to turn. Il ne savait pas dans quelle direction tourner.

  • in the same/opposite direction dans la même direction / direction opposée

  • to have a good sense of direction avoir un bon sens de l’orientation

• 1 [ plural ] instructions for getting to a place or for doing sth -- instructions [ feminine, plural ]

  • Follow the directions on the package. Suivez les instructions sur le paquet.

  • The directions to the house were clear. Le chemin à suivre pour arriver à la maison était clair.

• 2 the way sb or sth develops -- orientation [ feminine ]

  • Their lives were moving in different directions. Leurs vies prenaient des orientations diffférentes / chemins différents.

• 3 a clear aim or purpose -- sens [ masculine ]

  • He felt his life lacked direction. Il sentait qu’il manquait un sens à sa vie.

• 4 managed or controlled by sb -- sous la direction de (qqn)

  • The museum is under the direction of a new curator. Le musée est sous la direction d’un nouveau conservateur.

• 5 (the) place or point to which one moves, looks etc -- direction

  • What direction did he go in?

  • They were heading in my direction (= towards me)

  • I’ll find my way all right – I’ve got a good sense of direction.

• 6 guidance -- direction

  • They are under your direction.

• 7 instructions (eg on how to get somewhere, use something etc) -- instructions

  • We asked the policeman for directions

  • I have lost the directions for this washing-machine.

• 8 the act of aiming or turning (something or someone) towards a certain point. -- orientation