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south

UK
/saʊθ/
US
/saʊθ/

Translations

southnoun
souths
pl
UK
/saʊθ/
US
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sudDirection cardinale ou point cardinal.
The birds migrate to the south during the winter months.
Les oiseaux migrent vers le sud pendant les mois d'hiver.
sudPartie méridionale d'un pays ou d'une région.
She grew up in the south of France, where the climate is warmer.
Elle a grandi dans le sud de la France, où le climat est plus doux.
Synonyms
southern part
southward
the South
southern region
Antonyms
north
southadverb
UK
/saʊθ/
US
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au sudSens directionnel.
We continued driving south until we reached the coast.
Nous avons continué à rouler au sud jusqu'à atteindre la côte.
Additional translations
malFamilier; dans le sens de « tourner mal ».
Synonyms
down-south
down south
to the south
southbound
southerly
southwardly
southwards
southward
southadjective
sudSe place souvent après le nom en français.
The south wall of the building gets the most sunlight during the day.
Le mur sud du bâtiment reçoit le plus de soleil pendant la journée.
du sudPour une provenance ou une origine géographique.
A strong south wind swept across the plain.
Un fort vent du sud a balayé la plaine.
Additional translations
méridionalPlus soutenu; surtout pour désigner une zone géographique.
Synonyms
downward
lower
southern
Antonyms
north

Definitions

southnoun
The direction toward the point of the horizon 90 degrees clockwise from east, or the point on the horizon itself.
The birds migrate to the south during the winter months.
The southern part of the world or a specified country, region, or town.
She grew up in the south of France, where the climate is warmer.
southadverb
Toward, to, or in the direction of the south.
We continued driving south until we reached the coast.
Into or toward a worse or declining state; badly or unsuccessfully (informal, chiefly North American).
After the new regulations were introduced, sales went south almost immediately.
Into a worse, lower, or declining state.
After the scandal broke, public opinion quickly went south.
southadjective
Situated in or facing the direction that is opposite to north.
The south wall of the building gets the most sunlight during the day.
Relating to or characteristic of the southern part of a specified area or region.
The south coast of the country is known for its beautiful beaches.
Coming from or originating in the south.
A strong south wind swept across the plain.
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