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northwest
UK
/nɔːθˈwɛst/
US
/nɔrθˈwɛst/
Translations
northwests
pl
UK
/nɔːθˈwɛst/
US
/nɔrθˈwɛst/
The wind is coming from the northwest, so we should adjust our sails accordingly.
Le vent vient du nord-ouest, nous devons donc ajuster nos voiles en conséquence.
Additional translations
Synonyms
UK
/nɔːθˈwɛst/
US
/nɔrθˈwɛst/
The northwest corner of the building gets the most sunlight in the afternoon.
Le coin nord-ouest du bâtiment reçoit le plus de soleil l’après-midi.
The northwest wind brought a chill to the air.
Le vent nord-ouest a apporté une fraîcheur dans l’air.
UK
/nɔːθˈwɛst/
US
/nɔrθˈwɛst/
Functions as a directional adverb (e.g., "They headed northwest").
We drove northwest until we reached the border.
Nous avons roulé vers le nord-ouest jusqu’à atteindre la frontière.
Synonyms
towards the northwest
toward the northwest
to the northwest
northwest
UK
/ˌnɔːθˈwɛst/
US
/ˌnɔrθˈwɛst/
Directional/relational adjective; no comparison forms.
They bought a house on the north-west side of the city.
Ils ont acheté une maison du côté nord-ouest de la ville.
northwest
Used to indicate direction or movement toward the north-west.
The river flows north-west through the valley.
La rivière coule vers le nord-ouest à travers la vallée.
Synonyms
toward the northwest
to the northwest
towards the northwest
in a northwesterly direction
Antonyms
Definitions
The wind is coming from the northwest, so we should adjust our sails accordingly.
The Northwest is known for its beautiful landscapes and rainy weather.
The northwest corner of the building gets the most sunlight in the afternoon.
The northwest wind brought a chill to the air.
We drove northwest until we reached the border.
They bought a house on the north-west side of the city.
The river flows north-west through the valley.