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.