droite — meaning in English
French → English · translate English → French instead
English meaning
Senses
droite is used for these senses in English:
- line (geometry) An infinitely extending one-dimensional figure that has no curvature; one that has length but not breadth or thickness.
- right (geography) Designating the bank of a river (etc.) on one's right when facing downstream (i.e. facing forward while floating with the current); that is, the south bank of a river that flows eastward. If this arrow: ⥴ shows the direction of the current, the tilde is on the right side of the river.
- right (politics) Pertaining to the political right; conservative.
- right On the right side.
- right The right side or direction.
- right The right hand or fist.
- right (politics) The ensemble of right-wing political parties; political conservatives as a group.
- straight line (geometry) A line with no curvature; a line with constant direction. The path of shortest length between two points.
line — full definition
- noun A long, thin mark or stroke, straight or curved, on a surface.
- noun A row or sequence of people, things, or words, one after another.
- verb To arrange people or things in a row, or to form such a row.
- verb To cover the inside surface of something with a layer of material.
- noun A telephone or other communication connection.
right — full definition
- adj Correct, true, or in accordance with fact or good judgment.
- adj Positioned on the side opposite to the left; toward the east when facing north.
- noun A moral or legal entitlement to have or do something.
- adv Immediately, or exactly.
- verb To correct something, or to restore something to an upright position.