correct
/kɔ.ʁɛkt/
In French, the English phrase 'correct' is translated as correct.
The word correct is used to describe something that is free from error. While correct specifically denotes being free from error, you may encounter other words depending on the context: juste is often used to mean 'right' in a moral or intuitive sense or to mean 'accurate' in a measurement.
Meaning: free from error (adj)
Which one should you use?
While correct means free from error, the word juste carries different nuances, such as being morally 'right' or precisely 'accurate' in measurements.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use correcte for feminine singular nouns, corrects for masculine plural nouns and correctes for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables and is pronounced /kɔ.ʁɛkt/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not confuse the adjective correct with the verb corriger. Use corriger when you want to say you are fixing an error or making something become right.
Did you know?
- If you tell a French person their work is correct, they might feel you are being 'faint praise' or implying it is merely 'adequate' rather than 'excellent'.
- The adjective correct is often used to describe someone's behavior as 'polite' or 'proper' rather than just 'accurate'.
- In formal writing, using correct to describe speech suggests the person is adhering strictly to the rules of the Académie française.
Examples in context
- Lequel est correct ?Which is correct?This sentence is useful for asking which option is the right one.Tatoeba #6947575 by Aiji, translation #1114640 by CM
- Ce n'est pas correct.That isn't correct.This sentence is useful for stating that something is incorrect.Tatoeba #1724329 by sacredceltic, translation #5424326 by CK
- Ça me semble correct.That seems correct to me.This sentence is useful for expressing that something appears to be right to you.Tatoeba #10993494 by lbdx, translation #2424073 by FlamingTofu
- Le résultat est correct.The result is correct.
- Votre réponse est tout à fait exacte.Your answer is absolutely correct.
- Ah ouais, t'as raison, c'est vrai !Oh yeah, you're right, that's correct!
- C'est bon, on peut y aller. Tout le monde est prêt ? OK !It's good, we can go. Everyone is ready? OK!
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Example conversation
Chloé is checking Gabriel's math homework.
- ChloéEst-ce que ton calcul est correct ?Is your calculation correct?
- GabrielOui, je pense que c'est correct.Yes, I think it is correct.
- ChloéBravo, ton résultat est tout à fait correct.Well done, your result is completely correct.
- GabrielMerci, je suis soulagé.Thank you, I am relieved.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “correct” translations and entries correct, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
