sense of direction

• Capacité à s'orienter dans l'espace sans utiliser de carte ni de GPS ; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour désigner une compréhension claire de ses objectifs ou de sa direction dans la vie.

The ability to know or find one's way without relying on maps or GPS; also used figuratively to describe a clear understanding of goals or purpose.

1. Ability to navigateB1formal

   The natural ability to know where you are and how to get to a place without using maps or GPS.

   sens de l'orientation

   • She has an excellent sense of direction and never gets lost.
   • His sense of direction is so bad that he gets lost in his own neighborhood.
   • I rely on my sense of direction when hiking in the woods.

2. Figurative: Clarity of purposeB2formal

   A clear understanding of what one wants to achieve in life or in a particular situation.

   sens de l'orientation (au sens figuré)

   • After the meeting, the team finally had a sense of direction for the project.
   • He lacks a sense of direction in his career.
   • The new manager brought a strong sense of direction to the company.