nord
north
The translated French word for 'north' is 'nord'. It can be used in the same context as in English, mainly to express geographical direction or a specific point on the compass. For example, 'Le nord de la France' means 'The north of France'.
Example sentences using: nord
J'habite dans le nord de la France.
I live in the north of France.
This sentence shows the usage of 'nord' to describe the geographic location where one lives. In this case, it's the north of France.
La guerre du nord a duré des années.
The war in the North lasted for years.
This sentence is using 'nord' to refer to a region probably often referred to as 'the North' in a historical or geopolitical context.
Nous voyageons vers le nord pour voir les aurores boréales.
We are traveling north to see the Northern Lights.
In this sentence, 'nord' is used as a direction of travel. Here, the travelers are moving to the north to view Northern lights.
Le vent du nord est très frais.
The north wind is very fresh.
In this sentence, 'nord' describes the direction from which the wind originates.
La porte du nord est toujours ouverte.
The north door is always open.
This sentence uses the word 'nord' to specify which door in a building or structure is being discussed.
L'équipe du nord a gagné le match.
The team from the north won the match.
In this context, 'nord' is used to distinguish between different sports teams based on their geographical locations.
Le train en direction du nord est retardé.
The train heading north is delayed.
In this sentence, 'nord' signifies the direction in which the train is heading.
La partie nord du parc est la plus belle.
The northern part of the park is the most beautiful.
Here 'nord' is used to describe a specific part or section of a public place - in this case, a park.
Le nord est très froid en hiver.
The sentence demonstrates the use of 'nord' to talk about weather conditions in a certain part of a country or region, here referring to the North.
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