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directive

/daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/ /dəˈɹɛk.tɪv/

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noun

Directive, consigne

An instruction or guideline that indicates how to perform an action or reach a goal.

Examples :

"The manager issued a directive to all employees outlining the new procedure for handling customer complaints. "

Le responsable a émis une directive à tous les employés décrivant la nouvelle procédure de traitement des réclamations des clients.

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noun

Directive

A construct in source code that indicates how it should be processed but is not necessarily part of the program to be run.

Examples :

"The teacher's directive for the math assignment was to find the area of the shapes, but the actual calculation was left for the students to do. "

La directive du professeur pour le devoir de maths était de trouver l'aire des formes, mais le calcul réel était laissé aux élèves.

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noun

Directive, consigne

An authoritative decision from an official body, which may or may not have binding force.

Examples :

"The manager sent a directive outlining the new dress code, but employees are still debating whether it's a suggestion or a mandatory rule. "

Le directeur a envoyé une directive décrivant le nouveau code vestimentaire, mais les employés débattent toujours pour savoir s'il s'agit d'une suggestion ou d'une règle obligatoire.

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noun

Directive

(European Union law) A form of legislative act addressed to the member states. The directive binds the member state to reach certain objectives in their national legislation.

Examples :

"The EU directive on environmental protection binds each member state to create laws that reduce pollution levels. "

La directive européenne sur la protection de l'environnement oblige chaque État membre à créer des lois qui réduisent les niveaux de pollution.

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noun

Directive

The directive case.

Examples :

"The company president issued a new directive about working from home. "

Le président de la société a émis une nouvelle directive concernant le travail à domicile.

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adjective

Directif, qui sert à diriger

That directs; serving to direct, indicate, or guide.

Examples :

"The teacher gave directive instructions for the science experiment. "

Le professeur a donné des instructions directives pour l'expérience scientifique.

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adjective

relatif au cas directif

(grammar) relating to the directive case

Examples :

"The directive pronoun in the sentence "Give it to him" highlights the object of the action. "

Le pronom relatif au cas directif dans la phrase « Donne-le lui » met en évidence l'objet de l'action.

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