Sud-ouest (en. Southwest)

/sy.d.wɛst/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Cardinal point indicating the direction between south and west.
The wind is coming from the southwest today.
Le vent vient du sud-ouest aujourd'hui.
Region located in the southwest.
We visited the southwest of France.
Nous avons visité le sud-ouest de la France.
Territory or province in the southwest direction.
The southwest is known for its picturesque landscapes.
Le sud-ouest est connu pour ses paysages pittoresques.

Etymology

From the French 'sud' and 'ouest', indicating direction.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wild southwest
A sparsely developed and natural region located in the southwest.
sud-ouest sauvage
go to the southwest
To head towards the southwest direction.
aller au sud-ouest
southwest wind
A wind blowing from the southwest direction.
vent du sud-ouest

Related Words

south
Direction down on a map, opposite to north.
sud
west
Direction left on a map, opposite to east.
ouest
southeast
Intermediate direction between south and east.
sud-est

Slang Meanings

A term used to refer to a person coming from the southwest.
He is really from the southwest, with his accent.
Il est vraiment du sud-ouest, avec son accent.