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    Ouest (en. West)

    /wɛst/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Cardinal point that indicates the direction where the sun sets.
    The wind comes from the west.
    Le vent vient de l'ouest.
    Region located to the west.
    She lives in the west of France.
    Elle habite dans l'ouest de la France.
    In some contexts, can refer to western countries.
    Western countries have varied cultures.
    Les pays de l'ouest ont des cultures variées.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'occidens' which means 'setting of the sun'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go west
    To head in the direction of the west.
    aller vers l'ouest
    to the west of
    Located to the west of something.
    à l'ouest de
    the wild west
    A historical reference to uncivilized western regions.
    l'ouest sauvage

    Related Words

    occident
    Part of the world located to the west.
    occident
    American west
    Regions of the United States located to the west of the country.
    ouest américain

    Slang Meanings

    Casual style related to American west culture.
    He always wears western-style clothes.
    Il porte toujours des habits à l'ouest.
    Used to refer to a relaxed way of life.
    She has a very western spirit.
    Elle a un esprit très ouest.