French Phrase
C'est sur ta droite, à côté de la banque.
Meaning
Literally, "It is on your right, next to the bank." The speaker is indicating a location relative to the listener, using the side (right) and a nearby landmark (the bank).
When to use
Use this sentence when giving someone directions on foot or by car, especially in a city where landmarks like banks are common reference points.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estsurtadroite,àcôtédelabanque.
C'est
Contraction of "cela est" used to point out or identify something.
sur
Preposition meaning "on" or "at" when indicating a side or surface.
ta
Possessive adjective agreeing with a feminine singular noun (droite).
droite
Noun meaning "right" (the side).
à côté de
Fixed expression meaning "next to"; always followed by the noun it modifies.
la banque
Feminine noun meaning "the bank".
🗨In Conversation
Où se trouve la poste, s'il vous plaît ?
Where is the post office, please?
C'est sur ta droite, à côté de la banque.
It's on your right, next to the bank.
✕Common Mistakes
C'est dans ta droite, à côté de la banque.
"dans" means "inside"; for sides you must use "sur" or "à".
C'est sur ta droite, côté de la banque.
The preposition "à" is required: "à côté de la banque".
C'est sur ta droite, à côté de la banque.
When speaking formally or to strangers, use "votre droite" instead of "ta droite".
↔Alternatives
C'est à droite, près de la banque.
It's on the right, near the bank.
Vous le trouverez sur votre droite, à côté de la banque.
You will find it on your right, next to the bank.
C'est du côté droit, à côté de la banque.
It's on the right side, next to the bank.
Cultural Tip
In French, directions are often given using "à droite" (to the right) and "à gauche" (to the left). When you want to stress a landmark, the phrase "à côté de" is preferred over "près de" for precise proximity. Also, French speakers commonly use "c'est" to point out locations, even when the subject is an abstract place.