oriented

• Qualifie quelque chose qui est dirigé ou centré sur un objectif, un intérêt ou une direction particulière.

Describes something that is directed or focused towards a particular goal, interest, or direction.

1. Adjusted or located in relation to surroundingsB2formal

   Having a specific direction, focus, or alignment relative to a particular environment, goal, or set of circumstances.

   orienté

   • The company is highly customer-oriented in its approach.
   • She is very detail-oriented when reviewing documents.
   • The course is oriented towards beginners.

   Synonymesadaptedalignedangleddirectedfocusedgearedorientatedpointed

   Antonymesconfuseddisorientedlost

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'aligner ou de positionner quelque chose par rapport à une direction ou un point de repère, ou pour familiariser quelqu'un avec une nouvelle situation.

A verb used to indicate the act of aligning or positioning something relative to a direction or point of reference, or to familiarize someone with a new situation.

1. B2formal

   To align or position something relative to a specific direction or point of reference.

   Orienter

   • The architect oriented the building to face south.
   • She oriented the map to match the landscape.
   • The satellite dish must be oriented towards the signal source.

   Synonymesadjustaimalignbiasdirectline upplacepointpositionset

   Antonymesconfusedisorientmisalign

2. Familiarize or adaptB2formal

   To help someone become familiar with a new situation, environment, or set of ideas.

   Familiariser / adapter

   • The training program is designed to orient new employees.
   • He took some time to orient himself to the new city.
   • The guide oriented the tourists to the local customs.

   Synonymesacclimateaccustomacquaintadaptadjustfamiliarizehabituateintroduce