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masculine
syd
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Translation
south
Word origin
Borrowed from a Germanic source (Old English sūth, 'south'), reaching French through the language of seafarers. English south descends from the same Germanic word.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- sūth
- English cognates
- south
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralsuds
Examples
partons France.
We are going on holiday in the south of France.
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The weather is milder in the south of the country.
Marseille -.
Marseille is in the south-east.
partons France .
We are going to the south of France this summer.
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The southerly wind brings warm air over the city.
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