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southwestern

/ˌsaʊθˈwɛs.tərn/

Traduction: Qui se rapporte au sud-ouest des États-Unis ou en est caractéristique, souvent utilisé pour décrire la cuisine, la culture ou la géographie de cette région., Nom désignant la région ou la direction située au sud-ouest d'un pays ou d'un territoire, ou le secteur géographique correspondant.

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adjective

/ˌsaʊθˈwɛs.tərn/B2formalamerican
  • frQui se rapporte au sud-ouest des États-Unis ou en est caractéristique, souvent utilisé pour décrire la cuisine, la culture ou la géographie de cette région.

Relating to or characteristic of the southwestern region of the United States, often used to describe cuisine, culture, or geography.

  1. Located in or facing the southwestB1formal

    Situated in or directed toward the southwest direction.

    frsitué au sud-ouest, orienté vers le sud-ouest

    • The southwestern part of the country has a desert climate.
    • They built a house on the southwestern slope of the hill.
    • The wind is coming from a southwestern direction today.

    Synonymessouthwestsouthwesterlysouthwestward

    Antonymesnortheastern

  2. Relating to the Southwestern United StatesB2formalamerican

    Pertaining to a region of the United States that generally includes New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, California, and sometimes Nevada, Utah, and Colorado.

    frdu Sud-Ouest américain

    • Southwestern cuisine often features chili peppers and corn.
    • The architecture in Santa Fe is known for its Southwestern style.
    • She studies the history of Southwestern Native American tribes.
Formes
  • more southwestern comparative form
  • most southwestern superlative form

noun

/ˌsaʊθˈwes.tən/B1formal
  • frNom désignant la région ou la direction située au sud-ouest d'un pays ou d'un territoire, ou le secteur géographique correspondant.

A noun referring to a region or direction located in or toward the southwest part of a country or area.

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  1. Regional cuisine styleB1informalamerican

    A style of cooking that originates from the Southwestern United States, often featuring ingredients like chili peppers, beans, corn, and cheese.

    frCuisine du Sud-Ouest américain

    • We ordered southwestern for dinner, including enchiladas and tacos.
    • She loves cooking southwestern at home.
    • The restaurant specializes in authentic southwestern.
  2. Person from the regionB2formal

    A person who lives in or comes from the southwestern part of a country or region.

    frpersonne du Sud-Ouest

    • The southwesterns have a distinct cultural identity.
    • He is a proud southwestern from Arizona.
    • Many southwesterns enjoy outdoor activities like hiking.
Formes
  • southwesterns plural form
  • southwesterns' possessive plural form
  • southwestern's possessive singular form