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straight in French

straight in French is droit, rectiligne, comme il faut — straight means extending in one direction without bending or curving.

straight in French

droit
adj
Not crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length. [from 14th c.]
rectiligne
adj
Not crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length. [from 14th c.]
comme il faut
adj
(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
droit
adj
(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
hétéro
adj
(slang, sex work) Related to conventional sexual intercourse.
straight
adj
(slang, sex work) Related to conventional sexual intercourse.
pur
adj
Of spirits: undiluted, unmixed; neat. [from 19th c.]
pure
adj
Of spirits: undiluted, unmixed; neat. [from 19th c.]
tout droit
adv
Of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line.
directement
adv
Directly; without pause, delay or detour.
ligne droite
noun
Something that is not crooked or bent such as a part of a road or track.
suite
noun
(poker) Five cards in sequence.
quinte
noun
(poker) Five cards in sequence.

What does "straight" mean?

  1. adjective Extending in one direction without bending or curving.
    "Draw a straight line from one corner to the other."
  2. adjective Honest, direct, and free of trickery.
    "Give me a straight answer, not another excuse."
  3. adjective Heterosexual.
    "She came out to her straight friends first."
  4. adjective Following one after another without a break; consecutive.
    "The team has won five straight games."

straight in a sentence

  • Draw a straight line from one corner to the other.
  • Her hair is naturally straight.
  • Give me a straight answer, not another excuse.
  • He has always been straight with his business partners.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "straight" in French?

"straight" in French is droit, rectiligne, comme il faut. straight means: Extending in one direction without bending or curving.

How do you use "straight" in a sentence?

Example: "Draw a straight line from one corner to the other." In French, "straight" is droit, rectiligne, comme il faut.

Are there other ways to say "straight" in French?

Yes — French has 12 translations listed for "straight": droit, rectiligne, comme il faut, hétéro, straight, pur.

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