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    Nord (en. North)

    /nɔʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    One of the four main directions, opposite to south.
    The wind is coming from the north.
    Le vent vient du nord.
    Region located to the north of a country or territory.
    We're going on vacation in the north of France.
    Nous partons en vacances dans le nord de la France.
    Compass point indicating north.
    Use the compass to find north.
    Utilise la boussole pour trouver le nord.

    Etymology

    The word 'nord' comes from the old French 'nord', originating from Germanic.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go north
    To head in the direction of the north.
    aller vers le nord
    north and south
    Opposition between the two main directions.
    nord et sud
    from north to south
    From one extreme point to the opposite point on the vertical axis.
    du nord au sud

    Related Words

    nordiste
    A person from the north.
    nordiste
    nordic
    Relating to Nordic countries or the northern region.
    nordique

    Slang Meanings

    Hanging out in the north.
    He loves hanging out in the north during the summer.
    Il adore traîner dans le nord pendant l'été.
    To be laid-back in the north.
    This weekend, I'm just going to be laid-back in the north.
    Ce weekend, je vais juste être à la cool au nord.