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orients

/ˈɔriənts/ /ˈɔːriənts/

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noun

L'est, orient

The part of the horizon where the sun first appears in the morning; the east.

Examples :

"The students lined up facing the orients to watch the sunrise during their morning assembly. "

Les élèves se sont alignés face à l'est pour regarder le lever du soleil pendant leur assemblée du matin.

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noun

Orient, perle fine

A pearl originating from the Indian region, reputed to be of great brilliance; (by extension) any pearl of particular beauty and value.

Examples :

"The antique necklace featured several large orients, each shimmering with an inner fire that captivated the light. "

Le collier antique comportait plusieurs orient, chacun scintillant d'un feu intérieur qui captivait la lumière.

value material appearance quality

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noun

Éclat, lustre

(by extension) The brilliance or colour of a high-quality pearl.

Examples :

"The subtle orients of the pearl necklace shimmered in the soft light, hinting at its exceptional quality. "

L'éclat subtil du collier de perles scintillait dans la douce lumière, suggérant sa qualité exceptionnelle.

appearance material quality value color

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verb

Orienter, orienter vers l'est

To build or place (something) so as to face eastward.

Examples :

"The family's new garden shed was oriented to face the rising sun. "

Le nouvel abri de jardin de la famille était orienté pour faire face au soleil levant.

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verb

Orienter

(by extension) To align or place (a person or object) so that his, her, or its east side, north side, etc., is positioned toward the corresponding points of the compass; (specifically) to rotate (a map attached to a plane table) until the line of direction between any two of its points is parallel to the corresponding direction in nature.

Examples :

"The teacher orients the map on the classroom wall so north points upwards, helping the students understand directions. "

Le professeur oriente la carte sur le mur de la salle de classe de manière à ce que le nord pointe vers le haut, ce qui aide les élèves à comprendre les directions.

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verb

Orienter, diriger

To direct towards or point at a particular direction.

Examples :

"The workers oriented all the signs to face the road."

Les ouvriers ont orienté tous les panneaux pour qu'ils soient face à la route.

direction point

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verb

S'orienter

To determine which direction one is facing.

Examples :

"Let me just orient myself and we can be on our way."

Laissez-moi juste m'orienter et nous pourrons partir.

direction position nautical

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verb

S'orienter, se familiariser avec

To familiarize (oneself or someone) with a circumstance or situation.

Examples :

"Give him time to orient himself within the new hierarchy."

Laissez-lui le temps de se familiariser avec la nouvelle hiérarchie.

situation action process organization

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verb

Orienter, cibler

To set the focus of (something) so as to appeal or relate to a certain group.

Examples :

"We will orient our campaign to the youth who are often disinterested."

Nous allons orienter notre campagne vers les jeunes qui sont souvent désintéressés.

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verb

Orienter, s'orienter

To change direction to face a certain way.

Examples :

"The lost hiker orients himself with a compass before continuing his trek. "

Le randonneur perdu s'oriente avec une boussole avant de continuer sa randonnée.

direction action position