English–French

“north” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/nɔʁ/

Example

Le vent vient du nord.

The wind comes from the north.

Illustration for nord (north)

How to say “north” in French

“North” in French is nord.

The upper side of a standard map, imagined as a direction that continues toward the North Pole and the lands beyond it.

Full entry for nord: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with nord

La ville se trouve au nord de Paris.

The city is located north of Paris.

Tips for using nord

  • Use du nord when describing something that comes from the north, such as wind or outside influence.

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