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    Orientale (en. Oriental)

    /o.ʁjɛ̃.tal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Pertaining to the East or Eastern culture.
    Oriental cuisine is rich in flavors.
    La cuisine orientale est riche en saveurs.
    Originating from the East.
    Oriental textiles are highly valued.
    Les textiles orientaux sont très appréciés.
    In a manner that evokes Eastern countries.
    Her interior decoration has an oriental style.
    Sa décoration intérieure a un style orientale.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'orientalis', derived from 'orient', meaning 'rising of the sun'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    oriental cuisine
    Refers to the gastronomy of Eastern countries.
    cuisine orientale
    oriental art
    Designates art originating from Eastern countries.
    art oriental
    oriental philosophy
    Used to refer to the systems of thought of Eastern cultures.
    philosophie orientale

    Related Words

    east
    Refers to the East, especially Asia.
    orient
    orientalism
    Cultural movement interested in the East.
    orientalisme

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to something exotic or unusual.
    This restaurant has an oriental theme that is great!
    Ce restaurant a un thème orientale qui est super !
    Sometimes used pejoratively to describe stereotypes related to the East.
    He used oriental clichés that are not appropriate.
    Il a employé des clichés orientale qui ne sont pas appropriés.