l'est, est
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. east
Pour aller vers l'est, vous devez prendre cette route-ci.To head toward the east, you need to take this route.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. east
L’entrée est nous permettra d’éviter la foule.The east entrance will allow us to avoid the crowds.
b. eastern
Nous avons réservé un appartement pour une semaine dans le secteur est de la ville.We booked a flat for one week in the eastern part of the city.
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