Learn French: Tu as raison !

Just like when you talk about your age or being hungry, French uses the verb avoir (to have) to express being right. Instead of saying 'You are right,' a French speaker literally says 'You have reason.'

What does the word raison literally mean?

Raison translates to 'reason' in English. So the phrase avoir raison literally means 'to have reason.'

How would I say 'You are wrong'? Does it also use avoir?

Yes, it does! To say someone is wrong, you use the phrase avoir tort (literally: to have wrong/fault). So, 'You are wrong' is Tu as tort.

Can I say Tu as raison to anyone?

Since this uses Tu, it is informal and should only be used with friends, family, or people your own age. If you are speaking to a stranger, an elder, or multiple people, you should use the formal version: Vous avez raison.