What is 'ouest' called in English?

'ouest' in English is called "West". West refers to: La direction cardinale opposée à l'est, généralement associée au coucher du soleil.

How do you pronounce 'West' and 'ouest'?

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What is an example sentence for West in French?

English: "The sun sets in the west." | French: "Le soleil se couche à l'ouest."

noun · adjective · adverb

English to French Dictionary

west Meaning in French (west signification en français)

nounouest, l'ouest

adjectiveouest

adverbà l'ouest

Synonymes:occident

ouest in English:west

Phonetic:wɛst

Plural: wests

Gender:Masculin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de west en français est ouest, l'ouest, à l'ouest. (La direction cardinale opposée à l'est, généralement associée au coucher du soleil.)

Definitions of West

1
noun
l'ouest
The cardinal direction that is opposite east, typically associated with the setting sun.
La direction cardinale opposée à l'est, généralement associée au coucher du soleil.
2
adjective
ouest
Located in or relating to the west, or moving towards the west.
Situé dans l'ouest, relatif à l'ouest, ou se déplaçant vers l'ouest.
3
adverb
à l'ouest
In a westerly direction or position.
Dans une direction ou une position occidentale.

Example Sentences

“The sun sets in the west.”

Le soleil se couche à l'ouest.

“They traveled west for many days.”

Ils ont voyagé vers l'ouest pendant de nombreux jours.

“The west wind brought a cool breeze.”

Le vent d'ouest a apporté une brise fraîche.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

occident

In English:

occident

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

est

In English:

east orient

Inflected Word Forms

adjectivewestern

adverbwestward

adverbwestwards

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

Go westidiom

To die or fail completely.

Wild Westexpression

A historical region of the western United States during the late 19th century, characterized by lawlessness and adventure.

West Endexpression

A district in central London, England, known for its theatres and entertainment venues.