northeasterly

• Qualifie une direction ou un vent venant du nord-est.

Describes a direction or wind coming from the northeast.

1. Coming from the northeastB2formal

   Describes wind or weather that originates from the northeast direction.

   venant du nord-est

   • A strong northeasterly wind blew across the coast.
   • The forecast predicts northeasterly gusts reaching 40 mph.
   • Ships struggled against the persistent northeasterly breeze.

   Synonymesnorth-eastnortheast

   Antonymessouthwesterly

2. Situated or oriented toward the northeastB2formal

   Located in or facing the northeast direction.

   situé ou orienté vers le nord-est

   • The house has a northeasterly aspect, so it gets morning sun.
   • They traveled along the northeasterly route through the mountains.
   • The garden is on the northeasterly side of the property.

   Synonymesnortheastnortheasternnortheastward

   Antonymessouthwesterly