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orient

UK
/ˈɔːr.i.ənt/
US
/ˈɔr.i.ənt/

Translations

orientnoun
orients
pl
UK
/ˈɔːr.i.ənt/
US
/ˈɔr.i.ənt/
l'OrientSurtout au sens historique ou culturel.
The Orient has a rich cultural heritage that attracts many tourists.
L'Orient possède un riche patrimoine culturel qui attire de nombreux touristes.
l'estSens géographique.
The caravan set out toward the orient before dawn.
La caravane s'est dirigée vers l'est avant l'aube.
Additional translations
orientEn gemmologie, pour la brillance ou le lustre d'une perle.
Synonyms
the Orient
the East
East
the Far East
East Asia
Asia
eastern world
eastern countries
Oriental world
orientverb
oriented
Past Simple
oriented
Past Participle
orienting
Gerund
UK
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US
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orienterSens général : positionner ou aligner par rapport à un point ou une direction.
The architect oriented the building to face the sunrise.
L'architecte a orienté le bâtiment vers le lever du soleil.
orienterSens d'initiation ou de familiarisation avec un lieu, une situation ou un environnement.
The guide oriented the tourists to the layout of the city.
Le guide a orienté les touristes sur le plan de la ville.
s'orienterSens pronominal : s'adapter ou trouver ses repères dans une nouvelle situation.
She quickly oriented herself to the new job responsibilities.
Elle s'est rapidement orientée dans ses nouvelles responsabilités professionnelles.
Synonyms
align
position
direct
locate
situate
adjust
acquaint
familiarize
orientadjective
more orient
Comp.
most orient
Super.
UK
/ˈɔː.ri.ənt/
US
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Archaic usage meaning “eastern” or “bright, lustrous”.
orientalSens géographique : situé à l'est ou venant de l'est.
The orient sun rose over the hills, bathing the valley in light.
Le soleil oriental s'est levé au-dessus des collines, baignant la vallée de lumière.
Additional translations
brillantSens rare : brillant, lustré.
Synonyms
eastern
oriental
Asiatic
east
easterly

Definitions

orientnoun
The countries of Asia, especially East Asia.
The Orient has a rich cultural heritage that attracts many tourists.
The luster of a pearl.
The orient of the pearl was admired by all who saw it.
The east; the direction or part of the horizon where the sun rises.
The caravan set out toward the orient before dawn.
orientverb
To align or position something relative to a known point or direction.
The architect oriented the building to face the sunrise.
To familiarize someone with new surroundings or circumstances.
The guide oriented the tourists to the layout of the city.
To adjust or adapt to a new situation or environment.
She quickly oriented herself to the new job responsibilities.
orientadjective
Situated toward or coming from the east; eastern.
The orient sun rose over the hills, bathing the valley in light.
Bright or lustrous, especially as if gleaming with light.
The knight wore an orient helm that gleamed in the torchlight.
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