Orientaux (en. Oriental)

/o.ri.ɑ̃.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Related to the East.
Eastern traditions are very rich.
Les traditions orientales sont très riches.
Of eastern origin.
She is wearing eastern clothing.
Elle porte un vêtement orientaux.
Characterized by elements coming from the East.
Eastern cuisine uses a lot of spices.
La cuisine orientale utilise beaucoup d'épices.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

eastern cultures
Cultures originating from the countries of the East.
les cultures orientales
eastern arts
Art forms that come from the East.
arts orientaux
eastern economy
The economic system of eastern countries.
économie orientale

Related Words

east
Direction where the sun rises.
orient
westerns
Related to the West.
occidentaux
Asian
Related to the countries of Asia.
asiatique

Slang Meanings

Refers to an Asian approach or aesthetic.
One could say that this style is truly eastern.
On peut dire que ce style est vraiment orientaux.
Used to denote Asian dishes or culinary influences.
This restaurant offers very eastern flavors.
Ce restaurant propose des saveurs très orientaux.