A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Turn right" in French
The essential French phrase to ask someone to turn right when giving or receiving directions.
Tournez à droite
toor-NAY ah DRAHTneutral
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Use this when you are asking for directions and the person you're speaking with tells you to make a right turn. It's also what you'd say to someone else if you were guiding them.
Alternatives
- Prenez la droiteSlightly more common in some regions, meaning 'take the right'.
- Tourne à droiteUse this informal 'tu' version with friends or younger people.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing the 't' in 'tournez'
The final 'z' in 'tournez' is silent, so don't pronounce a 't' sound at the end.
Silent 't' in 'droite'
The final 'e' in 'droite' is silent, and the 't' is pronounced.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How to say turn left in French?
To say 'turn left', you would use 'Tournez à gauche'. Remember to use the 'vous' form for politeness with strangers.
What's the difference between 'tournez' and 'tourne'?
'Tournez' is the 'vous' form, used for politeness or with multiple people. 'Tourne' is the 'tu' form, used for informal situations with one person.
How do French people give directions?
French directions often use verbs like 'tourner' (to turn) and 'continuer' (to continue), followed by 'à droite' (right) or 'à gauche' (left).
