austral

• Adjectif désignant ce qui est relatif au sud, qui se trouve au sud ou qui vient du sud, notamment en parlant d'un vent. D'un usage littéraire ou scientifique, peu courant en français courant.

An archaic adjective meaning southern, relating to the south, or coming from the south wind. Now rarely used in modern English.

1. SouthernC1formal

   Relating to the south or coming from the south.

   austral (relatif au sud)

   • The austral wind brought a chill to the region.
   • They studied the austral regions of the continent.
   • The austral migration of birds occurs in autumn.

   Synonymesmeridionalsouthsoutherlysouthern

   Antonymesborealnorthern

2. Currency unitC2formal

   The former basic monetary unit of Argentina, equal to 100 centavos, used before the peso.

   Austral (unité monétaire)

   • The austral was introduced in 1985 to replace the peso.
   • He found an old austral coin in his collection.
   • The value of the austral fluctuated greatly during the economic crisis.

• Nom masculin désignant la principale unité monétaire de l'Argentine, valant 100 centavos.

A noun referring to the basic monetary unit of Argentina, equivalent to 100 centavos.

1. Currency unitB2formal

   The former basic monetary unit of Argentina, equivalent to 100 centavos, used before the peso.

   Austral (monnaie)

   • The austral was introduced in Argentina in 1985.
   • He exchanged his dollars for australes at the bank.
   • The austral was replaced by the peso in 1992.