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le sud
south
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How do you say sud in French?
How do you pronounce sud in French?
sud is pronounced /lə syd/ in French.
Example sentences
Le sud est très chaud et sec pendant l'été.
The south is very hot and dry during the summer.
Ce sud magnifique attire beaucoup de touristes chaque année.
This magnificent south attracts many tourists every year.
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Why is it masculine?
Sud (south) is masculine in French. It derives from Latin "sudus," which itself came from Latin "subtus" (below, beneath). The masculine gender was retained through Old French and is consistent with many directional and locational nouns in Romance languages. While the exact gender assignment in Latin is uncertain, French treats "sud" as masculine, and this gender must be memorized as part of the word.
What is the French word for south?
The French word for south is le sud — masculine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spanish | sur | el | masculine |
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