D'orient (en. From the east)

/d‿ɔʁjɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Related to the East, geographically or culturally.

Eastern customs influence contemporary fashion.

Les coutumes d'orient influencent la mode contemporaine.

Of a style or aesthetic inspired by Eastern cultures.

The new restaurant offers eastern cuisine.

Le nouveau restaurant propose une cuisine d'orient.

From Old French 'orient', derived from Latin 'orientem', meaning 'to rise', referring to the rising sun in the east.

eastern arts

Refers to the arts and creative practices originating from the East.

arts d'orient

eastern cuisine

Meals and recipes inspired by Eastern culinary traditions.

cuisine d'orient

eastern economy

Economic system of Eastern countries.

économie d'orient

east

The direction in which the sun rises.

orient

orientalism

Cultural and artistic movement interested in the East.

orientalisme

orient

To direct or align in a specific direction.

orienter

A term used to denote something mysterious or exotic.

This store sells eastern items that are very rare.

Ce magasin vend des articles d'orient qui sont très rares.

A way of speaking about cultures perceived as more spiritual.

He adopted an eastern philosophy after his trip to Asia.

Il a adopté une philosophie d'orient après son voyage en Asie.