No. 8,691 in French
austral
Southern.
In a sentence
La région australe de l'hémisphère Sud est connue pour ses vastes étendues glacées.
The southern region of the Southern Hemisphere is known for its vast icy expanses.
The word 'australe' is used as an adjective meaning 'southern', referring to geographical areas.
L'étoile polaire australe est située dans le ciel nocturne de l'hémisphère Sud.
The southern polar star is located in the night sky of the Southern Hemisphere.
Here, 'australe' modifies 'étoile polaire' to specify its geographical association with the southern hemisphere.
La faune australe inclut des espèces uniques adaptées aux climats froids.
The southern fauna includes unique species adapted to cold climates.
In this example, 'australe' describes 'faune', indicating the origin of the wildlife as being from southern regions.
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