This is the 695th most frequent French word.
direct
Straight, explicit, or immediate.
Here, 'direct' is used as an adjective to describe the straightforward or shortest route.
Ce chemin est le plus direct pour arriver au musée.
This path is the most direct way to get to the museum.
In this sentence, 'directe' describes the manner in which the response was given, implying straightforwardness and clarity.
Il a répondu de manière directe à la question.
He answered the question in a direct manner.
Here, 'en direct' is an expression meaning 'live,' used to indicate that the show will be broadcasted in real-time.