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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 .

We are going on holiday in the south of France.

The weather is milder in the south of the country.

Marseille -.

Marseille is in the south-east.

partons cet .

We are going to the south of France this summer.

The southerly wind brings warm air over the city.

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This word is part of lesson 22.