English–French

“left” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/goʃ/

Example

Il y a un banc à ta gauche.

There is a bench on your left.

Illustration for gauche (left)

How to say “left” in French

“Left” in French is gauche.

The space beside a person or object on the side associated with the left hand.

Full entry for gauche: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with gauche

Tournez à votre gauche au prochain carrefour.

At the next intersection, turn to your left.

Tips for using gauche

  • Location normally uses à gauche, while la gauche also refers to the political left.

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