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    Gauche (en. Left)

    /ɡoʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which designates the direction opposite to right.
    He turned left at the intersection.
    Il a tourné à gauche au carrefour.
    Which is clumsy, ungainly.
    His gesture was so awkward that it made everyone laugh.
    Son geste était tellement gauche qu'il a fait rire tout le monde.
    Related to a progressive political movement.
    She has always voted for left-wing parties.
    Elle a toujours voté pour des partis de gauche.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word 'gauche' comes from the Latin 'sinistrum', meaning 'left', which also has a connotation of bad luck.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    champagne socialist
    Expression referring to wealthy individuals on the left who are distant from popular realities.
    gauche caviar
    to be in a fog
    State of uncertainty or confusion, where one does not know what to do.
    être dans le flou
    to be to someone's left
    To disagree with that person's position or opinion.
    être à la gauche de quelqu'un

    Related Words

    right
    The direction opposite to left.
    droite
    center
    Intermediate position between right and left.
    centre
    clumsiness
    Lack of skill or grace.
    maladresse

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who is out of date or unfashionable.
    He has a really awkward style.
    Il a un style vraiment gauche.
    A pejorative term for someone with strong left-wing opinions.
    This guy is a real leftist.
    Ce gars est un vrai gauche.