avoir raison vs avoir la raison

Pat B.A1Kwiziq community member

When d you use one vs the other?

Asked 6 years ago

CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Pat,

Always 'avoir raison' for 'to be right' .

Hope this helps!

Like06 years ago

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

I Pat,

here is my understanding:

Tu as raison. -- You're right.
Tu as la raison. -- You have the reason.

-- Chris (not a native speaker).

Like06 years ago

Pat B.A1Kwiziq community member

Merci!

Like06 years ago

Pat B.A1Kwiziq community member

Merci!

Like06 years ago

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When d you use one vs the other?

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