“droit aux”

Brian E.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Could someone explain the function/meaning of “droit aux”, in contrast to the simpler “les” that presumably could have been used? From “qui a eu droit aux fameuses nausées matinales.”. Thanks

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

avoir droit à -- to lay claim to, to have the right to

In the context of the text, this is a somewhat tongue-in-cheek or joking expression to say that she really suffered from the "famous morning sickness".

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Brian E. asked:

“droit aux”

Could someone explain the function/meaning of “droit aux”, in contrast to the simpler “les” that presumably could have been used? From “qui a eu droit aux fameuses nausées matinales.”. Thanks

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