This is the 538th most frequent French word.
nord
"Nord" means "north" in English.
In this case, 'nord' is used as a directional noun, indicating orientation provided by the compass.
Il pointe vers le nord avec la boussole.
He points north with the compass.
Here, 'nord' is used as a noun to indicate a cardinal direction where the wind originates.
Le vent souffle fort depuis le nord.
The wind blows strongly from the north.
In this sentence, 'nord' functions as a noun to describe a geographic region.