/kɔ.ʁɛkt/
Translation
correct, right; decent, acceptable
Word origin
From Latin correctus, the past participle of corrigere ('to straighten, to set right'), from com- (an intensifier) and regere ('to rule, to guide'). Beyond 'accurate', French uses it of people and things that are decent or acceptable without being good.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- corrigere
- English cognates
- correct, corrigible, regent
Grammar
Examples
, .
Your answer is correct, well done.
' raquette.
That is not the correct way to hold the racket.
, .
He speaks decent French, nothing more.
.
The boss has always been very decent with us.
.
The meal was acceptable for that price.
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