Avoir raison

Question

I've always heard "avoir raison" translated as/used more like "to have a point" than "to be right", and to that end have always thought of it as fairly informal. Seeing it translated as "to be right" leads me to wonder whether it's a little more versatile in terms of tone than I'd thought?

Accepted Answer

Helen, the main point is the verb use in the context of indicating a person ‘is correct/right’ - ie avoir, not être. Avoir raison is correct speech in any level of discussion.
Just as in English, people can also have reasons - des raisons, good arguments (points) - de bons arguments or de bonnes questions etc,

Answer

Hi Helen,As "avoir raison" -- locution verbal (elegant verbal phrase) or "raison" as noun feminineHave a look here:https://www.wordreference.com/fren/raisonand here http://bdl.oqlf.gouv.qc.ca/bdl/gabarit_bdl.asp?Th=2&t1=&id=2336I think these links may give you the range of meanings that you are looking for.Hope it helps.Jim