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West in French

West in French is Far West, Ouest, Occident — West means the compass direction that the sun sets in; the direction 90 degrees anticlockwise from north.

West in French

Far West
proper noun
(US) The Western United States (sometimes excluding the West Coast), particularly (historical) in reference to the 19th century Wild West.
Ouest
proper noun
(US) The Western United States (sometimes excluding the West Coast), particularly (historical) in reference to the 19th century Wild West.
Occident
proper noun
(historical) The Western Bloc (the non-communist nations of Europe and America).
Occident
proper noun
The western world; i.e. Western Europe, the US and Canada (sometimes includes Latin America), and Australia and New Zealand.
Ouest
proper noun
The western world; i.e. Western Europe, the US and Canada (sometimes includes Latin America), and Australia and New Zealand.
vers [[le|l']]ouest
adj
Situated or lying in or toward the west; westward.
occidental
adj
ouest
noun
occident
noun
ponant
noun

What does "West" mean?

  1. noun The compass direction that the sun sets in; the direction 90 degrees anticlockwise from north.
    "The house faces west, so we get a great sunset every evening."
  2. adj Situated in, facing, or moving toward the west.
    "They bought a plot on the west side of the valley."
  3. name "The West" — a loose cultural and political grouping covering the US, Canada, Western Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, often contrasted with other parts of the world.
    "The alliance is seen as a symbol of unity between Western nations."

West in a sentence

  • The house faces west, so we get a great sunset every evening.
  • Birds were flying west in a long, ragged line.
  • They bought a plot on the west side of the valley.
  • A cold west wind rattled the windows all night.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "West" in French?

"West" in French is Far West, Ouest, Occident. West means: The compass direction that the sun sets in; the direction 90 degrees anticlockwise from north.

How do you use "West" in a sentence?

Example: "The house faces west, so we get a great sunset every evening." In French, "West" is Far West, Ouest, Occident.

Are there other ways to say "West" in French?

Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "West": Far West, Ouest, Occident, vers [[le|l']]ouest, occidental, ouest.

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