directement
Directement is a French adverb meaning directly, straight away, or in a direct manner. It can refer to immediacy in space, time, or manner, as well as to direct causation or connection. In spatial use, it describes moving or going without a detour; in temporal use, it indicates happening immediately or without delay; in causal use, it marks a direct relationship between cause and effect; and in manner use, it indicates straightforward, frank, or unmediated action.
Etymology and form: Directement derives from the adjective direct, which comes from Latin directus meaning straight
Usage notes: Directement is common in both speech and writing. It is versatile and relatively neutral, though
Examples: Je vais directement à la gare. Il est arrivé directement après le dîner. Le problème est
Related terms include direct (adjective), directement adjacent (directly adjacent), and indirectement (indirectly). Directement serves to underscore