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"Straight ahead" in French: tout droit
tout droit
Straight ahead in French is tout droit. Continuez tout droit means keep going straight. Droit alone can mean right (law) or straight — tout droit keeps the direction clear.
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How to pronounce tout droit
Say it
too DRWAH
/tu dʁwa/
Tout droit is too DRWAH. Oui-like ou in tout; oi in droit like wa. Soft r.
"Straight ahead" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| tout droit | straight ahead Directions. | Directions. |
| continuer tout droit | to keep going straight Longer paths. | Longer paths. |
| allez tout droit | go straight (formal / plural) Polite instructions. | Polite instructions. |
| encore tout droit | still straight ahead Reassuring a walker. | Reassuring a walker. |
How to use tout droit in real life
- 1Street help
Continuez tout droit jusqu'au feu.
Keep going straight to the light.
Tout droit.
- 2Parking garage
C'est tout droit, puis au fond.
It's straight ahead, then at the end.
Short cue.
- 3Park path
Le lac est tout droit après les arbres.
The lake is straight ahead after the trees.
Landmark + tout droit.
Mistakes English speakers make with tout droit
Incorrect: Tout droite.
Correct: Tout droit.
The set phrase is tout droit (masculine), not droite.
Incorrect: Straight ahead, s'il vous plaît.
Correct: Tout droit, s'il vous plaît.
Use tout droit.
Good to know
Direction stacks are often short: tout droit, puis à gauche. Drivers and pedestrians use the same tout droit.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding a museum
ChatPal
Le musée est tout droit ?
Is the museum straight ahead?
You
Oui, tout droit sur 200 mètres.
Yes, straight ahead for 200 meters.
ChatPal
Merci. On y va.
Thanks. Let's go.
You
Tu verras les colonnes.
You'll see the columns.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Straight ahead" in French
How do you say straight ahead?
Tout droit.
Droit or droite?
In this phrase: tout droit.
How do I say keep going straight?
Continuez tout droit.
How do you pronounce it?
Too DRWAH.
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