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• Décrit ce qui se trouve du côté du corps orienté vers l'ouest quand on regarde vers le nord, ou ce qui reste après le départ des autres.

Describes something that is on the side of the body that is to the west when facing north, or remaining after others have gone.

1. Located on the west side when facing northA1formal

   Being on or directed toward the side of the body that is to the west when a person faces north.

   gauche (côté ouest quand on fait face au nord)

   • He wore his watch on his left wrist.
   • The left side of the road is often used for parking.
   • Turn left at the next intersection.

   Synonymeslarboardleft-handportsinistral

   Antonymesright

2. Not used or remainingA2formal

   Remaining after use or consumption; not taken up or used.

   Restant, qui n'a pas été utilisé ou consommé

   • There is some bread left in the basket.
   • We have only ten minutes left before the meeting starts.
   • She ate all the left food from yesterday's dinner.

   Synonymesextraremainingsurplusunconsumedunexpendedunused

   Antonymesexhaustedgonespentused

3. Designed for the left handA2formal

   Intended or made to be used with or for the left hand.

   pour gaucher

   • He prefers a left-handed guitar.
   • The store sells both left and right scissors.
   • A left-handed mouse is more comfortable for some users.

   Synonymesleft-handedsinistral

   Antonymesrightright-handed

4. Political left leaningB2formalpolitical

   Relating to or supporting the political or intellectual left, typically advocating social equality and progressive change.

   gauche (politique)

   • The newspaper has a left editorial stance.
   • She identifies with left political movements.
   • Left ideologies often emphasize collective welfare.

   Synonymesleft-wingleftistliberalprogressiveradicalsocialist

   Antonymesconservativerightrightist

• Adverbe signifiant « vers le côté gauche » ou « du côté gauche ». Indique une direction ou une position par rapport au locuteur ou à un point de référence.

An adverb meaning 'toward the left side' or 'on the left-hand side.' It indicates direction or position relative to the speaker or a reference point.

1. Directional adverbA1formal

   Toward or on the left side.

   vers la gauche

   • Turn left at the next intersection.
   • The car swerved left to avoid the obstacle.
   • She looked left before crossing the street.

   Synonymeslarboardport

   Antonymesright

2. Figurative useB2informal

   Used figuratively to indicate a direction away from the mainstream or conventional path.

   à gauche (sens figuré)

   • His political views have shifted left over the years.
   • The company took a left turn in its strategy, focusing on sustainability.
   • She always thinks left of the typical solutions.

• Nom désignant le côté ou la direction qui se trouve à l'ouest lorsqu'on fait face au nord, ou une position politique prônant des changements sociaux et économiques.

A noun referring to the side or direction that is to the west when facing north, or a political stance advocating for social and economic change.

1. Left side or directionA1formal

   The side or direction that is to the north when a person or object faces east.

   côté gauche

   • Turn to the left at the next intersection.
   • The store is on your left.
   • He looked to his left and saw the park.

   Synonymesleft hand

   Antonymesright

2. Political leftB2formal

   Individuals or groups that support social, political, or economic changes aimed at improving public welfare.

   gauche (politique)

   • The left advocates for universal healthcare.
   • She is a prominent figure on the political left.
   • The left and right often disagree on economic policies.

   Synonymesleft wing

   Antonymesright

3. Left handA1formal

   The hand located on the left side of the body.

   main gauche

   • He writes with his left.
   • She raised her left to answer the question.
   • The ring is on her left hand.

   Antonymesright

4. Left field (baseball)B2formalamerican

   The area of the outfield to the left of the catcher, as viewed from home plate.

   Champ gauche (baseball)

   • The ball was hit deep into left.
   • He plays left for the team.
   • The fielder in left made a great catch.

   Synonymesleft field

5. Left turnA1formal

   A turn toward the side of the body that is on the north when facing east.

   Tourner à gauche

   • Make a left at the traffic light.
   • The car took a sharp left.
   • He signaled for a left before turning.

   Antonymesright

• Verbe indiquant le fait de s'en aller d'un lieu ou de quitter une personne, ou de cesser une activité, ou encore de laisser quelque chose derrière soi.

A verb used to indicate the act of going away from a place or person, or to stop doing something.

verbe irrégulier

1. Depart from a placeA1formal

   To go away from a place or person.

   quitter un lieu

   • She left the office early today.
   • He left the party at midnight.
   • When do you leave for your vacation?

   Synonymesbuzz offdepartexitgoset offsplittake offvacatewithdraw

   Antonymesarrivecomeremainstay

2. Allow to remainA2formal

   To let something stay in a place or condition.

   Laisser (permettre de rester)

   • Leave the door open, please.
   • He left the book on the table.
   • Leave it as it is for now.

   Synonymeskeep

3. Take time offB1formal

   To take a period of absence from work or duty.

   prendre un congé

   • She is leaving on maternity leave next month.
   • He left work early due to illness.
   • They left the project to attend a conference.

4. Abandon or desertB2informal

   To stop living with or supporting someone.

   abandonner, quitter

   • He left his wife for another woman.
   • Don't leave me here alone.
   • The dog was left behind by its owners.

   Synonymesabandondesertdumpforsakejilt

   Antonymesremainstand bystaysupport

Variantes phrasalleave behindleave offleave out