endroit

/ɑ̃.dʁwa/
1.
nounmasculineSing

place

location

spot

C'est un bel endroit pour se promener.

It's a beautiful place for a walk.

Synonyms:lieu, site, coin
2.
nounmasculineSing

right side (of a fabric or material; opposite of envers)

Il faut coudre le tissu sur l'endroit, pas sur l'envers.

You need to sew the fabric with the right side facing out, not the wrong side.

Synonyms:face, droit (du tissu)

Notes

GENERAL INFO

Endroit is a masculine noun meaning "place," "spot," or "location." It refers to a specific physical area.

USAGE

You'll often hear it in phrases like "C'est un bel endroit" (It's a beautiful place) or "Je connais un bon endroit pour manger" (I know a good place to eat). It's frequently used with prepositions: "à cet endroit" (at this spot).

TRAPS

While similar to "lieu," endroit usually refers to a more specific, concrete location. "Lieu" can be more abstract. Also, "l'endroit" can mean the "right side" (e.g., of fabric), contrasting with "l'envers" (the wrong side).