le nord, nord
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. north
J'ai un mauvais sens de l'orientation et je ne sais jamais où se trouve le nord.I have a poor sense of direction, and I never know where north is.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. north
Pour arriver plus vite au bureau, utilise l'entrée nord du bâtiment.To get to the office faster, use the north entrance to the building.
b. northern
Les quartiers nord sont bien desservis par les transports en commun.The northern districts are well served by public transport.
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