No. 3,083 in French
orientation
"Orientation" in French means "guidance, direction, or positioning."
In a sentence
L'orientation des panneaux solaires doit être optimisée pour maximiser l'efficacité.
The orientation of the solar panels must be optimized to maximize efficiency.
Here, 'orientation' refers to the direction or positioning in a physical space.
Lors de l'orientation scolaire, les élèves reçoivent des conseils pour leur avenir académique.
During school orientation, students receive advice for their academic future.
In this context, 'orientation' pertains to the process of guiding or advising others on plans or choices.
Son orientation politique influe sur ses idées et décisions.
His political orientation influences his ideas and decisions.
Here, 'orientation' refers to one's leanings or views in certain ideologies or domains.
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