How to Say ‘Left side’ in French
Côté gauche
💬 Usage Tip: In French, 'gauche' can also mean awkward or clumsy. Not to be confused when giving directions!
🇫🇷 In France: In France, cars drive on the right side of the road.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Côté
[koh-tay]
Side
Refers to one of two or more surfaces that form the outside of an object. In directions, it commonly means to refer to locations relative to the observer.
Le côté gauche de la route.
The left side of the road.
gauche
[gohsh]
Left
Directional term indicating the side of the body that is opposite to the right.
Tournez du côté gauche.
Turn to the left side.
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