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south in French

south in French is sud, méridional, austral — south means the compass direction opposite north.

south in French

sud
adj
Of or pertaining to the south; southern.
méridional
adj
Of or pertaining to the south; southern.
austral
adj
Of or pertaining to the south; southern.
sud
noun
midi
noun

What does "south" mean?

  1. noun The compass direction opposite north.
    "The birds migrate south for the winter."
  2. noun A region lying in the southern part of a country or continent, along with its people and culture.
    "He grew up in the South and still has the accent."
  3. adjective Situated in or facing the south.
    "They bought a house with a south-facing garden."
  4. adverb Toward the south.
    "The road heads south for about ten miles before splitting."

south in a sentence

  • The birds migrate south for the winter.
  • He grew up in the South and still has the accent.
  • They bought a house with a south-facing garden.
  • The road heads south for about ten miles before splitting.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "south" in French?

"south" in French is sud, méridional, austral. south means: The compass direction opposite north.

How do you use "south" in a sentence?

Example: "The birds migrate south for the winter." In French, "south" is sud, méridional, austral.

Are there other ways to say "south" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "south": sud, méridional, austral, midi.

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