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directives

/dəˈrɛktɪvz/ /daɪˈrɛktɪvz/

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noun

Instructions, directives

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

Examples :

"The manager gave us clear directives on how to complete the project, so we all knew what to do. "

Le responsable nous a donné des instructions claires sur la façon de mener à bien le projet, de sorte que nous savions tous quoi faire.

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noun

Directives

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 compiler used the preprocessor directives to include necessary libraries before compiling the main program code. "

Le compilateur a utilisé les directives du préprocesseur pour inclure les bibliothèques nécessaires avant de compiler le code du programme principal.

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noun

Directives, instructions

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

Examples :

"The manager issued several directives about cleaning the office kitchen, but no one followed them because they weren't enforced. "

Le responsable a émis plusieurs directives concernant le nettoyage de la cuisine du bureau, mais personne ne les a suivies car elles n'étaient pas appliquées.

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Directives

(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 European Union issues directives on environmental protection, requiring each member country to create its own laws to meet those shared goals. "

L'Union européenne émet des directives sur la protection de l'environnement, exigeant de chaque pays membre qu'il crée ses propres lois pour atteindre ces objectifs communs.

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Cas directif

The directive case.

Examples :

"The manager issued directives detailing how employees should handle customer complaints. "

Le directeur a émis des directives détaillant la manière dont les employés devaient gérer les réclamations des clients.

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