“Right” in French

The word “right” in French has multiple meanings, depending on the context. Here are the most common translations:

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1. Right (Direction) – droite (feminine noun)

Used when referring to turning or going in the right direction.

Example:
Tournez à droite. – Turn right.

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2. Right (Correct) – juste or correct(e)

Used when something is true or not wrong.

Examples:

• C’est la bonne réponse, tu as raison. – That’s the right answer, you’re correct.

• Tu as juste. – You’re right.

• Ta réponse est correcte. – Your answer is correct.

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3. To Be Right (in an argument) – avoir raison

Literally: “to have reason”

Example:
Tu as raison. – You’re right.

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4. Right (Legal or Moral Entitlement) – droit (masculine noun)

Used when referring to a right (as in human rights, civil rights, etc.)

Example:
Les droits de l’homme – Human rights

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Summary Table

Meaning	French Word	Example
Right (direction)	droite	Prenez à droite. – Take a right.
Right (correct)	juste / correct	C’est juste. – That’s right.
To be right	avoir raison	Elle a raison. – She’s right.
A right (freedom)	droit	Tu as le droit de voter. – You have the right to vote.

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10 usage examples with translations

1. Tourne à droite après le feu.
   Turn right after the traffic light.

2. Tu as raison, il faut attendre.
   You’re right, we need to wait.

3. Est-ce que cette réponse est juste ?
   Is this answer right?

4. Il a le droit de rester silencieux.
   He has the right to remain silent.

5. Va tout droit, puis à droite.
   Go straight, then turn right.

6. C’est la bonne solution, tu as raison.
   That’s the right solution, you’re correct.

7. Les enfants ont aussi des droits.
   Children also have rights.

8. Cette direction n’est pas la bonne, tourne à droite.
   This isn’t the right direction, turn right.

9. Elle a toujours raison !
   She’s always right!

10. Tu as le droit de dire non.
    You have the right to say no.