northeast

• Adjectif qui décrit une direction ou une région située entre le nord et l'est.

Describes the direction or region that is between north and east.

1. Located in the northeastA2formal

   Situated in or oriented toward the direction between north and east.

   situé au nord-est

   • The northeast corner of the building has a beautiful view.
   • They live in the northeast part of the city.
   • The northeast wing of the museum is closed for renovation.

   Synonymesnortheasternnortheastward

2. Coming from the northeastA2formal

   Originating from or moving from the direction between north and east.

   Venant du nord-est

   • A cold northeast wind blew across the plains.
   • The northeast monsoon brings heavy rain to the region.
   • The ship sailed with a strong northeast current.

   Synonymesnortheasterly

   Antonymessouthwest

• Adverbe signifiant « vers le nord-est » ou « dans la direction du nord-est ». Utilisé pour indiquer un mouvement, une localisation ou une orientation par rapport au point cardinal nord-est.

An adverb meaning "toward or in the direction of the northeast." It is used to indicate movement, location, or orientation relative to the northeast compass point.

1. A2formal

   To, toward, or in the northeast direction.

   vers le nord-est

   • The wind is blowing northeast.
   • We traveled northeast for several hours.
   • The storm is moving northeast across the region.

   Synonymesnortheastward

   Antonymessouthwest

• Nom désignant la direction ou le point de la boussole situé entre le nord et l'est, ou le lieu qui se trouve dans la partie nord-est d'un pays, d'une région ou d'une ville.

A noun referring to the direction or compass point midway between north and east, or a location situated in the northeastern part of a country, region, or city.

1. Compass pointA2formal

   The direction or point on a compass that is exactly halfway between north and east, at 45 degrees.

   nord-est

   • The wind is blowing from the northeast.
   • The ship is heading northeast.
   • The compass needle pointed toward the northeast.

   Antonymessouthwest

2. A2formal

   The general direction that is toward the northeast point of the compass.

   nord-est (direction)

   • They traveled northeast for several days.
   • The road curves to the northeast.
   • The storm is moving northeast across the region.

   Synonymesnortheastward

   Antonymessouthwest

3. Geographic regionB1formal

   An area or region located in the northeastern part of a country, state, or city.

   Nord-est (région géographique)

   • The northeast of the country is known for its mountains.
   • She lives in the northeast of the city.
   • The northeast has a colder climate than the south.