droit
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. right
Carlos se tient le bras droit comme s'il était blessé.Carlos is holding his right arm, as if he's injured.
a. straight
Notre rue est longue et droite avec des magasins et cafés de chaque côté.Our street is long and straight, with shops and cafés on either side.
a. straight
La danseuse maintient ses épaules en arrière et sa tête droite.The dancer is holding her shoulders back and her head straight.
b. upright
Sophie est une élève attentive qui est toujours assise droite sur sa chaise.Sophie is an attentive pupil who always sits upright in her chair.
a. straight
Cette planche n'est pas droite. Nous ne pouvons pas l'utiliser pour construire une étagère.That board isn't straight. We can't use it to build a shelf.
5.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(honorable)
a. honest
Notre comptable est un homme droit en qui nous avons confiance.Our accountant is an honest man whom we trust.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. straight
Après avoir passé la maison rouge, tournez à gauche, puis allez droit dans l'allée.After you pass the red house, turn left, then go straight into the driveway.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. right
Le droit à la liberté d'expression est souvent abordé dans mon cours de sciences politiques.The right to free speech is often discussed in my political science class.
a. right
Chacun a le droit de décider comment vivre sa vie.Everyone has the right to decide how to live their lives.
a. law
Ourida étudie le droit à l'université.Ourida is studying law at the university.
a. fee
Le droit d'entrée est de 20 euros.The entry fee is 20 euros.
b. duty
Est-ce qu'on doit payer des droits sur cet achat ?Do you have to pay duty on this purchase?
c. tax
Les droits de succession sont très élevés dans ce pays.Inheritance taxes are very high in this country.
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