Used adverbially to describe motion or direction toward the west.
They continued westbound along the interstate.
Ils ont continué vers l’ouest le long de l’autoroute.
Refers to a train, vehicle, or route that is heading toward the west.
direction ouestemploi ferroviaire et routier The westbound was delayed by an accident on the line.
La direction ouest a été retardée par un accident sur la ligne.