nord
French → English
(geography) North: the cardinal point opposite the south; the direction indicated by a compass needle
La ville de Dunkerque se trouve au nord de Paris.
(English) The city of Dunkirk is located to the north of Paris.
L’aiguille aimantée de la boussole se tourne toujours vers le nord magnétique.
(English) The magnetized needle of the compass always turns toward magnetic north.
(direction) Northern: located in or facing the direction of the north
L’hémisphère nord contient la majorité des terres émergées de la planète.
(English) The northern hemisphere contains the majority of the planet's landmass.
Les explorateurs ont enfin atteint la côte nord de l'île déserte.
(English) The explorers finally reached the northern coast of the deserted island.
(region) The North: a specific area or part of a country situated in the northern direction
Milan est le centre économique principal de l'Italie du Nord.
(English) Milan is the main economic center of Northern Italy.
Les hivers sont beaucoup plus rudes et longs dans le nord du pays.
(English) Winters are much harsher and longer in the north of the country.
Entry ID: fr:en:nord · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary