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to orient
01
orienter, positionner
to determine or adjust the direction of an object or oneself in relation to specific directions or reference points
Transitive: to orient sth
Exemples
When setting up the tent, the campers took care to orient it so that the entrance faced away from the prevailing wind.
Lors de la mise en place de la tente, les campeurs ont pris soin de l'orienter de manière à ce que l'entrée soit face au vent dominant.
02
s'orienter, se repérer
to establish or find one's position in relation to the cardinal points
Transitive: to orient oneself
Exemples
The explorer used the stars at night to orient himself in the vast desert and continue his journey.
L'explorateur utilisait les étoiles la nuit pour s'orienter dans le vaste désert et poursuivre son voyage.
03
orienter, aligner
to align or position something in a specified orientation
Transitive: to orient sth | to orient sth to a direction
Exemples
The campers oriented their tents towards the east, anticipating a picturesque sunrise over the mountains.
Les campeurs ont orienté leurs tentes vers l'est, anticipant un lever de soleil pittoresque sur les montagnes.
04
orienter, adapter
to tailor or direct a product, message, or content to align with the interests or needs of a specific target audience
Transitive: to orient a product or message to a target audience
Exemples
The film director oriented the movie script to international audiences.
Le réalisateur a orienté le scénario du film vers un public international.
05
orienter, guider
to help someone become accustomed to an environment or situation
Transitive: to orient sb to a place or condition
Exemples
Before starting the hiking expedition, the guide oriented the group to the trail.
Avant de commencer l'expédition de randonnée, le guide a orienté le groupe vers le sentier.
Orient
01
Orient, l'Orient
a historical or literary term referring to the regions of the East, particularly Asia or the Far East
Exemples
Trade with the Orient brought spices and silk to Europe.
Le commerce avec l'Orient a apporté des épices et de la soie en Europe.
02
Orient
regions or countries located in the eastern part of the world, especially Asian countries
Orient
01
l’Orient
regions or countries located in the eastern part of the world, especially Asian countries
Arbre Lexical
disorient
orientate
oriented
orient
