nord sud est ouest
The phrase "north south east west" in French is nord sud est ouest.
This phrase refers to the four main cardinal directions used for geographic orientation.
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to the cardinal directions as specific entities or regions, they are preceded by the definite article, such as le nord, le sud, l'est or l'ouest. Additionally, when using two directions to form a compound adjective or a specific axis, such as a 'north-south axis', they are often joined by a hyphen: nord-sud.
Did you know?
- The French words for 'north', 'south', and 'west' are actually direct descendants of Old English words. They entered the French language via Old English rather than through typical Germanic or Norse routes.
- In French, the direction est is spelled exactly like the third-person singular form of the verb 'to be', which is also est.
Examples in context
- Le musée est au nord de la villeThe museum is to the north of the city
- La plage est au sud du villageThe beach is to the south of the village
- Le supermarché est au nord de chez moiThe supermarket is to the north of my place
- Nous allons en direction du sud pour les vacancesWe are heading south for the holidays
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries est, nord, ouest, sud, CC BY-SA 4.0.
