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How to Say ‘Left side’ in French

Côté gauche

koh-tay gohsh

[koh-tay gohsh]

Phrase Breakdown

Côté

[koh-tay]

Side

Refers to one of two or more surfaces that form the outside of an object. In directions, it commonly means to refer to locations relative to the observer.

Example

Le côté gauche de la route.

The left side of the road.

gauche

[gohsh]

Left

Directional term indicating the side of the body that is opposite to the right.

Example

Tournez du côté gauche.

Turn to the left side.

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