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
Not crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length. [from 14th c.]
rectiligne
Not crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length. [from 14th c.]
comme il faut
(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
droit
(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
hétéro
(slang, sex work) Related to conventional sexual intercourse.
straight
(slang, sex work) Related to conventional sexual intercourse.
pur
Of spirits: undiluted, unmixed; neat. [from 19th c.]
pure
Of spirits: undiluted, unmixed; neat. [from 19th c.]
tout droit
Of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line.
directement
Directly; without pause, delay or detour.
ligne droite
Something that is not crooked or bent such as a part of a road or track.
suite
(poker) Five cards in sequence.
quinte
(poker) Five cards in sequence.
What does "straight" mean?
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adjective Extending in one direction without bending or curving.
"The road ran straight across the flat fields for miles."
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adjective Honest, direct, and free of trickery.
"I like her because she's always straight with me, even when the truth is awkward."
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adjective Heterosexual.
"The club welcomes everyone, whether they are gay, straight or somewhere in between."
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adjective Following one after another without a break; consecutive.
"It rained for three straight days, and the river finally burst its banks."
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straight in a sentence
- The road ran straight across the flat fields for miles.
- Draw a straight line from one corner to the other.
- I like her because she's always straight with me, even when the truth is awkward.
- Give me a straight answer, not another excuse.
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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: "The road ran straight across the flat fields for miles." 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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