droit

This is the 149th most frequent French word.


droit

The French word "droit" means "right" (as in entitlement or legal right) or "straight" (as in direction).


Here, 'droit' refers to a right or entitlement, indicating a legal or moral privilege possessed by the individual.

J'ai le droit de m'exprimer librement.

I have the right to express myself freely.


In this context, 'droit' specifies handedness, signifying the right (as opposed to the left) hand.

Il a une main droite très forte.

He has a very strong right hand.


In this sentence, 'droit' is used to describe direction, meaning straight or directly forward.

Nous devons continuer tout droit jusqu'au carrefour.

We must continue straight ahead until the intersection.