No. 3,271 in French
sud
South.
In a sentence
Le sud de la France est célèbre pour ses plages et son soleil.
The south of France is famous for its beaches and its sun.
Here, 'sud' is used as a noun indicating the southern region of France.
Nous marchons vers le sud pour atteindre notre destination.
We are walking towards the south to reach our destination.
In this sentence, 'sud' is employed as a directional noun to describe the direction of movement.
Un vent chaud souffle du sud, apportant l'odeur de la mer.
A warm wind blows from the south, bringing the smell of the sea.
The word 'sud' refers to the origin point of the wind, indicating the direction it comes from.
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