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    L’est (en. Ballast)

    lɛ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    One of the four cardinal directions that indicates the starting point.
    France is located to the east of Spain.
    La France se trouve à l'est de l'Espagne.
    The point where the sun rises.
    He always looks east to see the sunrise.
    Il regarde toujours l'est pour voir le lever du soleil.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'orientem', which means 'to rise'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    east and west
    Indicates an opposition or a difference between two things.
    l'est et l'ouest
    look eastward
    To imagine new opportunities or the future.
    regarder vers l'est

    Related Words

    estuary
    A place where the freshwater of a river meets the salty water of the sea.
    estuaire
    summer
    Related to summer.
    estivale

    Slang Meanings

    It's the direction of all opportunities.
    When I think about the future, I always look east.
    Quand je pense à l'avenir, je regarde toujours vers l'est.
    Referring to something new or fresh.
    It's the east of my ideas.
    C'est l'est de mes idées.