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l'orientation

direction, alignment, outlook, position, orientation

ɔ . ʁ j ɑ̃ . t a . s j ɔ̃
orient to orient, position, point + ation action or result of
noun · feminine Rare #43,365
direction, alignment In expressions such as “sens de l’orientation,” it means the ability to find your way.
FR: Le panneau indique la bonne orientation.
EN: The sign indicates the correct direction.
outlook, position Often used for a political or ideological stance.
FR: Ce journal a une orientation politique claire.
EN: This newspaper has a clear political leaning.
orientation, induction An introductory session or program for someone joining a school or organization.
FR: Mon orientation à l’université commence lundi.
EN: My university orientation starts on Monday.

Ce journal n'a pas d'orientation politique.

This newspaper has no political bias.

Sérieusement, vous verrez tout cela lors votre orientation.

Seriously, you'll see all of this during your orientation.

Est-ce un signal d'orientation ?

Is it a directional sign?

— Star Trek IV : Retour sur Terre (1986)

Tu as un sens aigu de l'orientation.

You have an excellent sense of direction.

Le bras d'orientation des panneaux est tordu.

The panel positioning arm is bent.

— Salyut-7 (2017)

Tu vois le bras d'orientation ?

Do you see the orientation arm?

— Salyut-7 (2017)