gauche
left
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ɡoʃ/
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Cultural Note
'Gauche' as an adjective also means 'awkward' or 'clumsy,' which is the origin of the English word 'gauche.' In politics, 'la gauche' refers to left-wing parties. The expression 'se lever du pied gauche' (to get up on the left foot) means to wake up in a bad mood.
📝 Example Sentences
Tournez à gauche au prochain carrefour.
Turn left at the next intersection.
La pharmacie est à gauche de la boulangerie.
The pharmacy is to the left of the bakery.