droit
right
The word 'droit' in French translates to 'right' in English. It's often used to refer to a direction or side, similar to the English usage. In a legal context, it also represents 'right' as in a person's rights ('les droits de l'homme' referring to human rights). Use of the word really depends on the context in the sentence.
Example sentences using: droit
Mon bureau est à droite
My office is on the right
This sentence represents a usage of 'droit' to mean 'right' as a direction.
Il a le droit de dire son opinion
He has the right to state his opinion
This sentence represents a usage of 'droit' to mean 'right' as in a legal or given right.
C'est un arbre droit
It's a straight tree
In this case, 'droit' is used to mean 'straight' - the tree is not bent or curved.
Marcher tout droit jusqu'au parc
Walk straight on until the park
'Droit' here is used in the context of instructions, meaning 'straight on'
La ligne droite est le chemin le plus court
The straight line is the shortest path
Here, 'droit' or 'droite' is used to describe a line, meaning straight.
Il est en droit de demander
He is entitled to ask
In this case, 'droit' is used to convey the meaning of being entitled to or having a legal right to something.
Il est droit comme un i
He is straight as an i
This sentence uses 'droit' to describe a person's posture as being straight
C'est votre droit de savoir
It's your right to know
This sentence uses 'droit' to mean 'right', in this case, indicating a person's entitlement to knowledge.
Le droit chemin
The right way
In this case, 'droit' is used to mean 'right', indicating the correct or good path.
C'est un droite du roi
It's a right from the king
This sentence uses 'droit' to refer to a 'right' given by the king.