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southern

/ˈsʌðɚn/ /ˈsʌðən/

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noun

Un habitant du Sud

Someone from one of the states which seceded in 1861 and briefly formed the Confederate States of America, or, more broadly, from some neighboring states as well (but excluding geographically-southerly states like Arizona); compare the South.

Examples :

"My cousin, a southern, moved to the area after graduating from university. "

Mon cousin, un habitant du Sud, a emménagé dans la région après avoir obtenu son diplôme universitaire.

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adjective

Du sud, méridional

Of, facing, situated in, or related to the south.

Examples :

"My grandmother lives in a southern state. "

Ma grand-mère vit dans un état du sud.

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adjective

Méridional, du sud

Of or pertaining to a southern region, especially Southern Europe or the southern United States.

Examples :

"The southern climate."

Le climat méridional.

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adjective

Austral, du sud

Of a wind: blowing from the south; southerly.

Examples :

"A southern wind blew through the park, making the leaves rustle. "

Un vent du sud soufflait à travers le parc, faisant bruire les feuilles.

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noun

Un habitant du sud

A native or inhabitant of the south of a region (or of the world as a whole), such as the United Kingdom.

Examples :

"The southern team won the school sports competition. "

L'équipe du sud a remporté la compétition sportive scolaire.

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