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    L’ouest (en. The west)

    /l‿wɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Neighborhood or region located to the west.
    The house is located to the west of the city.
    La maison se trouve à l’ouest de la ville.
    Cardinal point designating one of the four main directions.
    The sun sets in the west.
    Le soleil se couche à l'ouest.
    Area or region known for its specific geographical or cultural characteristics.
    The wild west is full of natural wonders.
    L’ouest sauvage est plein de merveilles naturelles.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'occidens', which means 'setting of the sun'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the wild west
    Reference to the western region of the United States, often associated with conquest and adventure.
    l'ouest sauvage
    to go west
    To orient oneself or head in the west direction.
    aller vers l'ouest
    a west wind
    A wind blowing from the west, often used to describe a change in atmosphere.
    un vent de l'ouest

    Related Words

    west
    Direction opposite to the east.
    ouest
    occident
    Part of the world located to the west, particularly Europe and the Americas.
    occident
    orientation
    Action of positioning oneself in relation to the cardinal points.
    orientation

    Slang Meanings

    The west is sometimes used to refer to adventurous individuals or behaviors.
    He always has a free spirit, typical of the west.
    Il a toujours un esprit libre, typique de l’ouest.
    In an informal context, one can say that a place is 'too far west' to mean it is remote or extravagant.
    This style is a bit too far west for me.
    Ce style est un peu trop à l'ouest pour moi.