North (Nord) (north)
The direction to the left of someone facing east.
The North Star is used for navigation.

South (Sud) (south)
The direction to the right of someone facing east.
We drove south towards the coast.

East (Est) (eest)
The direction towards the point of the horizon where the sun rises.
The sun rises in the east.

West (Ouest) (west)
The direction towards the point of the horizon where the sun sets.
The mountains lie to the west of the city.

Northeast (Nord-est) (north-EEST)
The direction midway between north and east.
The wind is blowing from the northeast.

Northwest (Nord-ouest) (north-WEST)
The direction midway between north and west.
The storm is moving in a northwest direction.

Southeast (Sud-est) (south-EEST)
The direction midway between south and east.
The southeast region is known for its beaches.

Southwest (Sud-ouest) (south-WEST)
The direction midway between south and west.
They traveled to the southwest for their vacation.

Straight ahead (Tout droit) (strayt uh-HED)
In a direct line in front of you.
Go straight ahead until you see the traffic lights.

Opposite (Opposé) (OP-uh-zit)
Situated on the other or further side facing the speaker or stated reference point.
The bank is located opposite the library.

Above (Au-dessus de) (uh-BUHV)
Extending over; overhead.
The plane flew above the clouds.

Below (En dessous de) (bi-LOH)
At a lower level or layer than.
The fish swam below the surface of the water.

In front of (Devant) (in FRUHNT uhv)
Further forward than someone or something else; ahead.
The bus stop is right in front of the museum.

Behind (Derrière) (bi-HYND)
At the back of.
The cat was hiding behind the sofa.

Next to (A côté de) (nekst too)
At the side of; adjacent to.
The bakery is next to the bookstore.

Between (Entre) (bi-TWEEN)
At, into, or across the space separating two things or people.
The park is located between the two main roads.

Across (De l'autre côté de) (uh-KROS)
From one side to the other of (something).
You need to walk across the bridge.

Through (A travers) (throo)
Moving in one side and out the other side of (an opening, channel, or location).
The train went through the tunnel.

Around (Autour de) (uh-ROWND)
Encircling; surrounding.
There's a fence around the garden.

Towards (Vers) (tuh-WORDZ)
In the direction of.
They were walking towards the lake.

Turn left (Tourner à gauche) (turn left)
Change direction to the left.
At the corner, turn left.

Turn right (Tourner à droite) (turn ryt)
Change direction to the right.
Take the next street and turn right.

Go straight (Aller tout droit) (goh strayt)
Continue in the same direction without turning.
Go straight for about two miles.

Go back (Retourner) (goh bak)
Return to a place.
If you reach the river, you've gone too far, go back.

Follow (Suivre) (FOL-oh)
Go or travel after (someone or something).
Follow the signs for the city center.

Cross (Traverser) (kros)
Go from one side of (something) to the other.
Be careful when you cross the road.

Pass (Passer devant) (pas)
Go past or move in front of.
You'll pass a church on your left.

Reach (Atteindre) (reech)
Arrive at (a place or state).
You should reach the station in about ten minutes.

Locate (Situer) (LOH-kayt)
Discover the place or position of.
Can you locate the nearest post office on the map?

Find (Trouver) (fynd)
Discover or perceive (something) by chance or after looking carefully.
You will find the shop on the second floor.