How to Say ‘The right track’ in French
La bonne voie
lah bun vwah
[lah bun vwah]
💬 Usage Tip: Bonne = good/right, voie = way/path/track. Together it suggests a positive direction.
🇫🇷 In France: This expression is very encouraging and often used by teachers, coaches, and parents in France.
Phrase Breakdown
La
[lah]
the
Feminine singular definite article meaning 'the'.
La bonne voie demande du temps.
The right path takes time.
bonne
[bun]
good / right
Adjective meaning 'good'; in la bonne voie it means 'the right' way or path.
C'est la bonne réponse.
That is the right answer.
voie
[vwah]
way / path
Noun meaning 'way', 'road', or 'path'; in this phrase it means the right track.
Il est sur une voie positive.
He is on a positive path.
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