French · Emotions & Descriptions
"Correct (right)" in French: correct(e)
correct(e)
Note: also: juste
Correct in French is correct (m) or correcte (f): c'est correct, une réponse correcte. Juste also means right/correct in many spoken checks: c'est juste ?
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How to pronounce correct(e)
Say it
koh-REKT
/kɔ.ʁɛkt/
Correct: koh-REKT. You hear the final kt lightly. Correcte: koh-REKT same feel.
"Correct (right)" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| correct / correcte | correct Answers, behavior, info. | Answers, behavior, info. |
| c'est correct | that's correct / that's fine Confirming. | Confirming. |
| une réponse correcte | a correct answer School/tests. | School/tests. |
| juste | right / fair / correct Everyday synonym. | Everyday synonym. |
How to use correct(e) in real life
- 1Checking homework
Ta réponse est correcte.
Your answer is correct.
Correcte with réponse.
- 2Paying the bill
Le montant est correct, merci.
The amount is correct, thanks.
Est correct.
- 3Polite feedback
Ton français est déjà très correct.
Your French is already very correct.
Très correct = solid/acceptable.
Mistakes English speakers make with correct(e)
Incorrect: Une réponse correct.
Correct: Une réponse correcte.
Feminine: correcte.
Incorrect: C'est correct English.
Correct: C'est correct.
Use correct alone; don't add English.
Good to know
Très correct can mean socially proper or good enough — tone matters. For math answers, juste and correct both work.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Reviewing a quiz
ChatPal
Tu trouves que c'est correct ?
Do you think this is correct?
You
Oui, la deuxième ligne est correcte.
Yes — the second line is correct.
ChatPal
Parfait, tout est correct alors.
Perfect — everything is correct then.
You
On peut rendre la copie.
We can hand in the paper.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Correct (right)" in French
How do you say correct in French?
Correct / correcte; also juste.
Correct or juste?
Both can mean right; juste is very spoken.
How does correct agree?
Correcte (f), corrects / correctes (plural).
How do you pronounce correct?
koh-REKT.
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