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    Droite (en. Right)

    /dʁwat/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Side or direction opposite to the left.
    You need to turn right at the next traffic light.
    Il faut tourner à droite au prochain feu.
    Group of people or political parties that uphold conservative values.
    She identifies with the political right.
    Elle s'identifie à la droite politique.
    adjective
    Which is in accordance with morality and justice.
    It is a right act.
    C'est un acte droit.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'directus', derived from 'dirigere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a right
    Turn to the right.
    prendre à droite
    the hard right
    Radical wing of the political right.
    la droite dure
    the social right
    Sector of the right that defends social values.
    la droite sociale

    Related Words

    left
    Direction opposite to that of the right.
    gauche
    center
    Intermediate position between the right and the left.
    centre
    liberalism
    Political philosophy often associated with the right.
    libéralisme

    Slang Meanings

    Too serious or rigid.
    He is really right in his opinions.
    Il est vraiment droite dans ses opinions.
    Someone who takes the rules too seriously.
    Stop being so right, relax a little!
    Arrête d'être aussi droite, détends-toi un peu !