This is the 260th most frequent French word.
gauche
The French word "gauche" means "left" (direction) in English.
The word 'gauche' is used as a directional term meaning 'left'.
Je tourne à gauche au prochain carrefour.
I turn left at the next intersection.
Here, 'gauche' describes awkward or clumsy behavior.
Il est un peu gauche dans ses mouvements.
He is a bit clumsy in his movements.
'Gauche' here specifies the left side for positioning.