levant

• Nom propre désignant la région historique et géographique de la Méditerranée orientale, couvrant des parties de pays actuels comme la Syrie, le Liban, la Jordanie, Israël et la Palestine.

A proper noun referring to a historical and geographical region in the Eastern Mediterranean, encompassing parts of modern-day countries such as Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, and Palestine.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Geographical regionB2formal

   A historical and geographical term referring to the eastern Mediterranean region, including modern-day countries like Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, and parts of Turkey.

   Levant (région géographique)

   • The Levant has a rich history of trade and culture.
   • Archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts in the Levant.
   • The cuisine of the Levant is known for its use of olive oil and spices.

   Synonymesmashriqnear east

• Verbe vieilli ou désuet signifiant se cacher ou fuir, en particulier pour échapper au paiement d'une dette ou à l'accomplissement d'une obligation.

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to abscond or run away, especially to avoid paying a debt or fulfilling an obligation.

1. Abscond from debtC1formalbritish

   To flee or suddenly leave a place in order to avoid paying money that is owed.

   se soustraire à ses dettes

   • The debtor levented to another country to escape his creditors.
   • The businessman was known to levant whenever his payments were due.
   • She discovered her tenant had levented, leaving unpaid rent behind.
   • They feared he would levant with the loan money.

   Synonymesabscondboltdecampfleemake offrun awayskipskip town