Austral (en. Southern)

/os.tʁal/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Refers to something that originates from or is located in the southern hemisphere.

The southern countries include Argentina and Australia.

Les pays australs comprennent l'Argentine et l'Australie.

Used to designate geographical or climatic elements of the southern hemisphere.

The southern climate is generally mild.

Le climat austral est généralement tempéré.

Relates to the area located south of the Equator.

The southern star is a reference for navigators.

L'étoile australe est une référence pour les navigateurs.

Characterized by characteristics typical of the southern poles.

The southern winds can be quite powerful.

Les vent australs peuvent être assez puissants.

From the Latin 'australis', meaning 'south', itself derived from 'auster', which refers to the south wind.

southern winds

The winds that come from the southern hemisphere.

vents australs

southern climate

The climate found in southern regions.

climat austral

southern regions

The regions located in the southern hemisphere.

régions australes

Australian

Relating to Australia.

australien

Meridian

Relating to the south.

méridien

Antarctic

Relating to Antarctica, the southernmost region of the Earth.

antarctique

Used to refer to a relaxed and carefree lifestyle associated with southern regions.

He has a very Australian lifestyle, always on vacation!

Il a un mode de vie très australien, toujours en vacances!