direction
/di.ʁɛk.sjɔ̃/
The French word for direction (as in guidance or instruction) is direction.
Meaning: guidance, instruction (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
direction is a feminine noun. Because it is feminine, you use the definite article la for 'the direction' and the indefinite article une for 'a direction'.
How do you pronounce it?
/di.ʁɛk.sjɔ̃/
Did you know?
- When talking about the physical direction of a street or a path, French speakers often use the word sens. For example, sens unique is the term for a one-way street.
- In a professional context, la direction does not just mean the path to follow, but can refer to the group of people in charge of a company, similar to 'the management' or 'the board'.
- French uses the word direction for the physical entrance or the main office of a school or hospital where you go to find the administrator.
Examples in context
- De quelle direction ?From which direction?This sentence is useful for asking which direction someone is coming from.Tatoeba #969773 by sacredceltic, translation #434758 by lukaszpp
- Tom a changé de direction.Tom changed direction.This sentence is useful for describing someone changing their direction.Tatoeba #9311700 by Micsmithel, translation #2236163 by CK
- Quelle direction prends-tu ?What direction are you going?This sentence is useful for asking which direction someone is heading.Tatoeba #474010 by sacredceltic, translation #464534 by lukaszpp
- Excusez-moi, comment puis-je me rendre à la Tour Eiffel?Excuse me, how can I get to the Eiffel Tower?
- Pardon, savez-vous où se trouve la gare?Excuse me, do you know where the train station is?
- Je vais à la bibliothèque. Pouvez-vous m'indiquer le chemin?I'm going to the library. Can you show me the way?
- Prenez la troisième rue à droite.Take the third street on the right.
- Continuez tout droit jusqu'au feu rouge.Continue straight until the traffic light.
- 55 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Manon is helping Hugo with a difficult task at work.
- ManonAs-tu besoin d'une direction pour ce projet ?Do you need some guidance for this project?
- HugoOui, je suis un peu perdu, Manon.Yes, I am a bit lost, Manon.
- ManonJe vais te donner une direction claire.I will give you clear instruction.
- HugoMerci beaucoup, Hugo apprécie ton aide.Thank you very much, Hugo appreciates your help.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry direction, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
