droite

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French

Etymology

Feminine form of droit. Compare Catalan dreta, Italian dritta, Portuguese direita, Spanish derecha, Romanian dreapta.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dʁwat/
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  • Rhymes: -at

Adjective

droite

  1. feminine singular of droit

Noun

droite f (plural droites)

  1. (geometry, countable) straight line
  2. (politics, uncountable) the right, right wing
  3. (uncountable) right, right-hand side
  4. (boxing) right-handed punch

Antonyms

  • (antonym(s) of right): gauche

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