directive

• Adjectif décrivant ce qui sert à diriger, guider ou donner des instructions, notamment dans un contexte administratif ou managérial.

An adjective describing something that serves to direct, guide, or give instructions.

1. Giving instructions or ordersB2formal

   Serving to direct, guide, or command.

   Directif (qui donne des instructions)

   • The manager issued a directive memo to all employees.
   • The directive statement clarified the company's policy.
   • Her tone was directive, leaving no room for debate.

   Synonymescommandingdirectingguidingprescriptiveregulatory

   Antonymesnonmandatoryoptionalpermissive

• Nom désignant une instruction officielle, un ordre ou une ligne de conduite émanant d'une autorité, souvent dans un contexte juridique, administratif ou d'entreprise.

A noun referring to an official instruction, order, or guideline issued by an authority, often in a legal, governmental, or corporate context.

1. Official instructionB2formal

   An official or authoritative instruction or order given by a person or organization in charge.

   Directive officielle

   • The manager issued a directive to all employees regarding the new policy.
   • The government's directive requires all citizens to wear masks in public.
   • The company followed the EU directive on data protection.

   Synonymescommanddecreeedictinstructionmandateorderregulationruling

2. Guiding principleB2formal

   A general instruction or guideline that directs actions or decisions.

   Principe directeur

   • The directive from the board was to focus on sustainability.
   • The team worked according to the directive provided by the CEO.
   • The directive outlined the steps for the project.

   Synonymescommanddecreeedictguidelineinstructionmandateorderprincipleregulationrule