Tout droit
Straight ahead
Language note: Literally means 'all right' but used for 'straight ahead'.
Culture note: French roads in city centers might curve, making 'tout droit' sometimes less intuitive.
Context: Claire sees the bank. After making the right turn, she wonders if she needs to make any more turns or if she can go straight.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Tout
[too]
Straight
Refers to a direction without turning; directly forward.
Continuez tout droit jusqu'à la place.
Continue straight to the square.
droit
[drwah]
Ahead
Refers to a direction straight forward.
Marchez tout droit jusqu'au parc.
Walk straight ahead to the park.
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