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northern in French

northern in French is septentrional, boréal, bise — northern means situated in, facing, or coming from the north.

northern in French

septentrional
adj
Of, facing, situated in, or related to the north; northerly.
boréal
adj
Of, facing, situated in, or related to the north; northerly.
bise
adj
(of a wind) Blowing from the north; northerly.

What does "northern" mean?

  1. adjective Situated in, facing, or coming from the north.
    "The northern side of the hill stays cold and shaded all winter."
  2. noun A person from a northern region.
    "The northerners at the match brought warm coats even in summer."
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northern in a sentence

  • The northern side of the hill stays cold and shaded all winter.
  • They spent the summer touring northern Italy.
  • The northerners at the match brought warm coats even in summer.
  • Visitors said the northerners they met were friendly and welcoming.

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What is "northern" in French?
"northern" in French is septentrional, boréal, bise. northern means: Situated in, facing, or coming from the north.
How do you use "northern" in a sentence?
Example: "The northern side of the hill stays cold and shaded all winter." In French, "northern" is septentrional, boréal, bise.
Are there other ways to say "northern" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "northern": septentrional, boréal, bise.
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