No. 260 in French
gauche
The French word "gauche" means "left" (direction) in English.
In a sentence
Je tourne à gauche au prochain carrefour.
I turn left at the next intersection.
The word 'gauche' is used as a directional term meaning 'left'.
Il est un peu gauche dans ses mouvements.
He is a bit clumsy in his movements.
Here, 'gauche' describes awkward or clumsy behavior.
Ma montre est sur mon poignet gauche.
My watch is on my left wrist.
'Gauche' here specifies the left side for positioning.
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