east

• Adjectif utilisé pour décrire une direction ou un lieu situé à l'est, ou qui vient de l'est.

An adjective used to describe a direction or location situated in the east, or coming from the east.

1. DirectionalA1formal

   Situated in, towards, or facing the direction of the sunrise.

   Oriental (direction)

   • The east wind brought cold weather.
   • They live on the east side of the city.
   • The east entrance is closed for repairs.

   Synonymeseastboundeasterlyeasterneastward

   Antonymeswest

2. GeographicalA2formal

   Relating to the eastern part of a region, country, or continent.

   oriental (partie est d'une région)

   • East Africa is known for its wildlife.
   • The east coast of the United States has many major cities.
   • East Asia has a rich cultural history.

   Synonymeseasterlyeastern

   Antonymeswest

• Adverbe signifiant « vers l'est » ou « en direction de l'est ». Utilisé pour indiquer un mouvement ou une orientation par rapport au point cardinal est.

An adverb meaning 'toward the east' or 'in an easterly direction.' It is used to indicate movement or orientation relative to the cardinal direction east.

1. A1formal

   Toward the east; in an easterly direction.

   vers l'est

   • The wind is blowing east.
   • We drove east for several hours.
   • The ship sailed east across the ocean.

   Synonymeseasterlyeastwardeastwards

   Antonymeswest

• Nom désignant l'une des quatre directions principales, à savoir le point cardinal où le soleil se lève, ou la région située dans cette direction.

A noun referring to one of the four cardinal directions, specifically the direction from which the sun rises, or a region located in that direction.

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1. Cardinal directionA1formal

   The direction towards the point of the horizon where the sun rises, opposite of west.

   est (direction cardinale)

   • The sun rises in the east.
   • We traveled east for several hours.
   • The map shows the east side of the city.

   Synonymeseastwardorient

   Antonymeswest

2. Geographic regionA2formal

   A region or area located in the eastern part of a country, continent, or the world.

   Est (région géographique)

   • The East of the country is known for its mountains.
   • She moved to the East Coast for work.
   • The Middle East is a region with a rich history.

   Synonymesorient

   Antonymeswest