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    Sud (en. South)

    /syd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    One of the four cardinal points, indicating the bottom of the map.
    The south is often associated with higher temperatures.
    Le sud est souvent associé à des températures plus élevées.
    Region located to the south of a specific place.
    The Mediterranean is located south of France.
    La Méditerranée se trouve au sud de la France.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'meridies', which means noon or south.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    go south
    To move in the direction of the south.
    aller vers le sud
    to the south of
    Located further south from a reference point.
    au sud de
    south wind
    A wind blowing from the south.
    vent du sud

    Related Words

    Southerner
    A person or thing that originates from the south.
    sudiste
    Sudoku
    A game term, although not directly related, it plays on the word 'south'.
    sudoku

    Slang Meanings

    Southerner
    He considers himself a true Southerner, proud of his roots.
    Il se considère comme un vrai sudiste, fier de ses racines.
    South of the border
    We met south of the border for a party.
    On s'est retrouvé au sud de la frontière pour une fête.