French · Travel & Getting Around
"West" in French: ouest
l'ouest
West in French is l'ouest, masculine. À l'ouest means to the west. L'ouest de la France often means the Atlantic side.
Sunset
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How to pronounce ouest
Say it
west
/wɛst/
West-like west, or oo-est. Elision: l'ouest. Soft final t may be light.
"West" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'ouest | the west Direction and region. | Direction and region. |
| à l'ouest | to the west / in the west Location or movement. | Location or movement. |
| ouest de | west of Before places. | Before places. |
| vers l'ouest | toward the west Travel. | Travel. |
How to use ouest in real life
- 1Sunset
Le soleil se couche à l'ouest.
The sun sets in the west.
À l'ouest.
- 2Directions
La plage est à l'ouest de la ville.
The beach is west of town.
À l'ouest de.
- 3Trip
On part vers l'ouest demain.
We're heading west tomorrow.
Vers l'ouest.
Mistakes English speakers make with ouest
Incorrect: La ouest est venteux.
Correct: L'ouest est venteux.
Ouest is masculine: l'ouest.
Incorrect: À l'west de Nantes.
Correct: À l'ouest de Nantes.
Use ouest.
Good to know
L'Ouest evokes Atlantic coasts, Brittany, and Pays de la Loire. Weather maps mark O for ouest. Wind from the west is vent d'ouest.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a coastal route
ChatPal
On vise l'ouest pour la mer ?
Are we aiming west for the sea?
You
Oui. Une ville à l'ouest, près de l'océan.
Yes. A town in the west, near the ocean.
ChatPal
Alors direction l'ouest dès samedi.
Then westbound from Saturday.
You
Parfait. J'apporte les maillots.
Perfect. I'll bring the swimsuits.
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FAQ
Common questions about "West" in French
How do I say west?
L'ouest.
How do I say to the west?
À l'ouest.
How do I say west of Nantes?
À l'ouest de Nantes.
Is ouest masculine?
Yes: l'ouest.
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