This is the 8691st most frequent French word.
austral
Southern.
The word 'australe' is used as an adjective meaning 'southern', referring to geographical areas.
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.
Here, 'australe' modifies 'étoile polaire' to specify its geographical association with the southern hemisphere.
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.
In this example, 'australe' describes 'faune', indicating the origin of the wildlife as being from southern regions.