northwestward

• Adjectif décrivant une direction ou une position située vers le nord-ouest, ou orientée dans cette direction.

An adjective describing a direction or position that is toward the northwest.

1. DirectionalB2formal

   Situated or moving toward the northwest.

   Directionnel (vers le nord-ouest)

   • The northwestward route is shorter but more mountainous.
   • They took a northwestward path through the forest.
   • The storm is moving in a northwestward direction.

   Synonymesnorthwestnorthwesterly

   Antonymessoutheastward

• Adverbe signifiant « en direction du nord-ouest » ou « vers le point situé entre le nord et l'ouest ». Il est utilisé pour décrire un mouvement ou une orientation dans cette direction précise.

An adverb meaning "toward the northwest" or "in a direction between north and west." It is used to describe movement or orientation in that specific direction.

1. Direction of travelB2formal

   Moving or facing toward the northwest.

   Vers le nord-ouest (direction)

   • The ship sailed northwestward across the ocean.
   • The storm is moving northwestward along the coast.
   • They traveled northwestward through the mountains.

   Synonymesnorthwestnorthwesterly

   Antonymessoutheastward

• Substantif désignant la direction ou le point de la boussole situé entre le nord et l'ouest, soit 315 degrés.

A noun referring to the direction or compass point that is midway between north and west, specifically at 315 degrees.

1. Compass pointB2formal

   The direction or point on a compass that is exactly halfway between north and west, corresponding to 315 degrees.

   Nord-ouest (point cardinal)

   • The ship sailed toward the northwestward.
   • The map shows the northwestward as the direction to the mountains.
   • He pointed to the northwestward on the compass.

   Synonymesnorthwest

   Antonymessoutheastward