This is the 7654th most frequent French word.
right
The French word "right" translates to "droit," meaning "a legal entitlement" or "direction opposite of left."
The word 'droit' is used here to mean 'right' as a legal entitlement or privilege.
J'ai le droit de choisir.
I have the right to choose.
The word 'droite' in this sentence is used to mean 'right' as a direction.
Tournez à droite après le pont.
Turn right after the bridge.
The word 'droit' is used here figuratively to mean 'straight' or 'directly ahead' in spatial terms.