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indirect in French

indirect in French is indirect — indirect means not going straight to a point or goal; roundabout.

indirect in French

indirect
adj
Not direct:

What does "indirect" mean?

  1. adj Not going straight to a point or goal; roundabout.
    "We took an indirect route to avoid the traffic."
  2. adj Not caused directly, but as a secondary effect.
    "The policy had an indirect effect on small businesses."
  3. adj Not straightforward or open in manner.
    "His indirect way of asking for a raise left his boss confused."
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indirect in a sentence

  • We took an indirect route to avoid the traffic.
  • The policy had an indirect effect on small businesses.
  • His indirect way of asking for a raise left his boss confused.

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What is "indirect" in French?

"indirect" in French is indirect. indirect means: Not going straight to a point or goal; roundabout.

How do you use "indirect" in a sentence?

Example: "We took an indirect route to avoid the traffic." In French, "indirect" is indirect.

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