eastern

oriental, de l'est

Situé du côté où le soleil se lève, près de ce côté ou orienté vers lui.

En anglais simple : In, near, or facing the direction where the sun rises.

• They live on the eastern coast.
• The eastern windows get the morning sun.
• Snow covered the country's eastern regions.

Synonymes : eoan

Contraires : western

Expressions courantes : eastern coast, eastern border, eastern europe, eastern side

oriental, asiatique

Qui concerne l’Asie, notamment ses cultures, ses religions ou ses traditions.

En anglais simple : Connected with Asia, especially its cultures, religions, or traditions.

• She studies eastern philosophy.
• The course compares eastern and western medicine.
• Several eastern traditions teach respect for all living things.

Synonymes : Asian

Contraires : western

Expressions courantes : eastern philosophy, eastern medicine, eastern traditions, eastern cultures

d'est

Qui vient de l’est, surtout en parlant du vent.

En anglais simple : Coming from the east, especially when describing wind.

• An eastern wind cooled the town.
• The eastern breeze carried smoke towards us.
• Cold eastern winds kept the boats in port.

Synonymes : easterly

Contraires : westerly

Expressions courantes : eastern wind, eastern breeze, cold eastern wind