English–French

“oriental” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/oʁjɑ̃tal/

Example

Ce parfum est oriental.

This perfume is oriental.

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How to say “oriental” in French

“Oriental” in French is oriental.

An ornate, warm style associated with Eastern aesthetics in design, cuisine, or fragrance.

Full entry for oriental: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with oriental

Ils ont dîné dans un restaurant oriental.

They dined at an oriental restaurant.

Tips for using oriental

  • For people or broad cultures, oriental can sound imprecise or dated, so a specific region is often clearer.

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