Tourner à droite
Right turn
Language note: 'Droit' means both 'right' (direction) and 'straight' (alliance) in different contexts.
Culture note: In France, you can usually turn right at a red light if there is a sign allowing it.
Context: Marc tells Claire that the parking lot is not visible from the main road. As she drives further, he provides the next driving instruction.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Tourner
[toor-nay]
Turn
To change direction or orientation, often at an angle to the current path.
Tourner à droite pour entrer.
Turn right to enter.
à
[ah]
At
A preposition indicating location or position.
Rendez-vous à la maison.
Meet at the house.
droite
[drwah]
Right
Refers to the direction or position on the right side.
Tournez à droite au prochain carrefour.
Turn right at the next intersection.
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