orientation

• Nom désignant le fait de déterminer sa position ou sa direction, un ensemble de vues ou de convictions, ou encore un programme visant à familiariser quelqu'un avec une situation ou un environnement nouveau.

A noun referring to the act of determining one's position or direction, a set of attitudes or beliefs, or a course introducing someone to a new situation or environment.

1. Act of orientingB2formal

   The process of determining one's position or direction relative to surroundings.

   orientation (action de s'orienter)

   • The hikers used a compass for orientation in the forest.
   • Orientation in a new city can be challenging.
   • The map provided orientation for the explorers.

   Synonymesbearinglocatingpositioning

2. Set of attitudes and beliefsB2formal

   An integrated set of attitudes, beliefs, or values that guide a person's thinking or behavior.

   orientation (ensemble d'attitudes et de croyances)

   • His political orientation leans toward progressive ideals.
   • The company's orientation focuses on customer satisfaction.
   • Cultural orientation influences how people perceive the world.

   Synonymesapproachattitudeideologymindsetoutlookperspectivephilosophystancevalue-system

3. B2formal

   The position or alignment of something relative to a specific direction, such as compass points.

   Orientation (position ou alignement)

   • The building's orientation allows for maximum sunlight.
   • The satellite's orientation was adjusted for better signal reception.
   • The orientation of the garden beds follows the path of the sun.

   Synonymesalignmentangulationbearingdirectionplacementposition

4. Predisposition or preferenceC1formal

   A tendency or inclination to favor a particular viewpoint, approach, or outcome.

   Orientation (prédisposition ou préférence)

   • She has a strong orientation toward teamwork.
   • His orientation in favor of innovation drives the company's growth.
   • The policy reflects an orientation toward environmental sustainability.

   Synonymesbentdispositioninclinationleaningpenchantpredilectionpredispositionproclivitypropensitytendency

   Antonymesaversiondisinclinationopposition

5. Awareness of self and surroundingsC1formalmedical

   A person's awareness of their own position, time, place, and personal relationships.

   orientation (conscience de soi et de l'environnement)

   • The therapy helped him regain his orientation after the accident.
   • Elderly patients sometimes lose orientation in unfamiliar environments.
   • Orientation to time and place is crucial for daily functioning.

   Synonymessense of direction

   Antonymesconfusiondisorientation

6. Introductory course or sessionB1formal

   A program or session designed to introduce someone to a new situation or environment.

   session d'accueil

   • New employees attended a week-long orientation.
   • The university offers an orientation for freshmen.
   • Orientation sessions help students navigate campus resources.

   Synonymesfamiliarizationinductioninitiationintroduction