left and right in French

left and right in French is à dextre et à senestre, à droite et à gauche, à dêtre et à senêtre.

left and right in French

à dextre et à senestre

adv

(figurative, chiefly, North America) All over the place; indiscriminately; frequently or excessively.

à droite et à gauche

adv

(figurative, chiefly, North America) All over the place; indiscriminately; frequently or excessively.

à dêtre et à senêtre

adv

(figurative, chiefly, North America) All over the place; indiscriminately; frequently or excessively.

à tort et à travers

adv

(figurative, chiefly, North America) All over the place; indiscriminately; frequently or excessively.

à tout-va

adv

(figurative, chiefly, North America) All over the place; indiscriminately; frequently or excessively.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "left and right" in French?

"left and right" in French is à dextre et à senestre, à droite et à gauche, à dêtre et à senêtre.

Are there other ways to say "left and right" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "left and right": à dextre et à senestre, à droite et à gauche, à dêtre et à senêtre, à tort et à travers, à tout-va.

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