No. 3,687 in French
occident
"Occident" means "the West," referring to western countries or regions.
In a sentence
L'occident est souvent perçu comme une région riche et développée.
The West is often perceived as a rich and developed region.
Here, 'occident' is used as a noun referring to the Western geographical region or Western countries as a collective entity.
Les valeurs de l'occident influencent grandement la culture globale.
The values of the West greatly influence global culture.
In this sentence, 'occident' pertains to Western cultural values and ideologies, emphasizing their influence on global trends.
J'ai toujours été intéressé par l'histoire ancienne de l'occident.
I have always been interested in the ancient history of the West.
Here, the word 'occident' connects to the historical aspects of Western civilizations, indicating a focus on their past contributions and events.
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