avoir tort
to be wrong
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/a.vwaʁ tɔʁ/
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Cultural Note
Admitting 'j'avais tort' requires humility and is deeply respected in French culture. While the French love to argue, gracefully acknowledging when one is wrong is considered a sign of maturity and intellectual honesty.
📝 Example Sentences
J'avais tort de ne pas t'écouter.
I was wrong not to listen to you.
Il a tort de se mettre en colère.
He is wrong to get angry.