direction

direction, sens

Côté vers lequel une personne ou une chose se déplace, regarde ou pointe.

En anglais simple : The way that someone or something moves, faces, or points.

• Go in that direction.
• The wind changed direction.
• Are we walking in the right direction?

Comment l'utiliser : in a direction (The car went in the wrong direction.)

Synonymes : way, bearing

Expressions courantes : opposite direction, same direction, direction of travel, direction of movement

instruction, indication

Indications expliquant quoi faire, comment le faire ou comment se rendre quelque part.

En anglais simple : Instructions explaining what to do, how to do something, or how to reach a place.

• Please read the directions first.
• He gave me directions to the hotel.
• Did you follow the directions on the packet?

Comment l'utiliser : directions to somewhere (Could you give me directions to the station?); directions for doing something (The box has directions for making the cake.)

Synonymes : instruction, guidance

Expressions courantes : follow a direction, written direction, give a direction

direction, gestion

Travail consistant à organiser et à contrôler une activité, un groupe ou une organisation.

En anglais simple : The work of controlling and organizing an activity, group, or organization.

• She took over direction of the project.
• The choir performs under his direction.
• Who is responsible for the artistic direction?

Comment l'utiliser : under the direction of someone (The project grew under the direction of a new manager.)

Synonymes : management, leadership, supervision

Expressions courantes : under someone’s direction, artistic direction, direction of something

orientation, conseil

Aide ou conseils qui indiquent quoi faire ou quel objectif poursuivre.

En anglais simple : Help or advice that shows someone what to do or which goal to follow.

• I need some direction.
• The team looked to its coach for direction.
• His advice gave my work a clear direction.

Comment l'utiliser : direction from someone (She looked for direction from her teacher.)

Synonymes : guidance, advice

Expressions courantes : need direction, clear direction, direction from someone