This is the 8285th most frequent French word.
west
The French word for "west" is "ouest," meaning the direction opposite to east, where the sun sets.
In this sentence, 'west' ('ouest' in French) is used to denote a cardinal direction where the sun sets. It demonstrates geographical location.
Le soleil se couche à l'ouest chaque soir.
The sun sets in the west every evening.
Here, 'west' ('ouest') indicates a regional direction within a specific country, describing a specific area for travel.
J'aime voyager dans l'ouest de la France.
I enjoy traveling to the west of France.
In this instance, 'west' ('ouest') qualifies the type of wind, indicating the origin or direction from which the wind is coming.