levant

Signification (Anglais)

lever

Opposé de
couchant, ponant, occident
Fréquence

C2
Prononcé comme (IPA)
/lə.vɑ̃/
Étymologie (Anglais)

In summary

Participle adjective of lever (“to raise”). Corresponds to Latin levantem (“raising”), in reference to the rising of the sun; compare Italian levante.

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