left hand

• Se rapporte à la main située du côté gauche du corps, ou à quelque chose qui se trouve de ce côté ou qui lui est associé. S'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour décrire quelque chose d'inhabituel, de maladroit ou de lié au côté gauche.

Refers to the hand on the left side of the body, or something located on or relating to that side. Also used figuratively to describe something unconventional, awkward, or associated with the left side.

1. The hand on the left sideA1formal

   The hand that is on the left side of the body, opposite the right hand.

   main gauche

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

2. Left side or directionA2formal

   Used to refer to the side or direction that is on the left.

   côté gauche

   • Turn at the left hand corner.
   • The left hand lane is for slower traffic.
   • The entrance is on the left hand side of the building.

3. Unconventional or secretC1informal

   Referring to something that is not straightforward, often used in phrases like 'left-handed compliment' or 'left hand path'.

   main gauche

   • He gave her a left-handed compliment that sounded like an insult.
   • The left hand path in some traditions refers to forbidden knowledge.
   • She used a left-handed approach to solve the problem.