indirectly

• Adverbe signifiant « non pas de manière directe » ou « par un intermédiaire ou une étape intermédiaire ». Il s'emploie pour décrire des actions, des effets ou des communications qui se produisent par un chemin secondaire ou détourné, plutôt que directement de la source à la cible.

An adverb meaning "not in a direct way" or "through an intermediate step or person." It is used to describe actions, effects, or communications that occur via a secondary or roundabout path rather than straight from source to target.

1. Not in a direct mannerB2formal

   In a way that is not straight or not directly connected; through an intermediary or secondary means.

   Indirectement

   • She indirectly hinted that she was unhappy with the decision.
   • The news reached him indirectly through a friend.
   • The policy indirectly affected small businesses.

   Synonymesobliquelysecondhandvicariously

2. By implication or suggestionB2formal

   Expressed or communicated without being stated explicitly.

   Par implication ou suggestion

   • He indirectly criticized the manager's approach during the meeting.
   • The report indirectly suggests that changes are needed.
   • She indirectly asked for help by mentioning her workload.

   Synonymesimplicitlyobliquelysuggestively

   Antonymesexplicitlyexpressly