northerly

• Décrit une direction ou un vent qui vient du nord, ou qui est orienté vers le nord.

Describes a direction or wind coming from the north.

1. Situated or facing northB2formal

   Located in or directed toward the north.

   situé ou orienté vers le nord

   • The garden is on the northerly side of the house.
   • They took a northerly route to avoid traffic.
   • The northerly part of the country is colder.

   Synonymesnorthnorthernnorthward

   Antonymessoutherly

2. Coming from the northB2formal

   Used especially to describe wind that originates from the north.

   qui vient du nord

   • A strong northerly wind blew across the plains.
   • The sailors prepared for the northerly gale.
   • Northerly breezes brought cooler temperatures.

   Synonymesnorthnorthern

   Antonymessoutherly

• Adverbe signifiant « vers le nord » ou « venant du nord », souvent utilisé pour décrire une direction ou un vent. S'emploie aussi comme adjectif.

An adverb meaning 'toward the north' or 'from the north,' typically used to describe direction or wind. It is also used as an adjective.

1. In a northern directionB2formal

   Moving or facing toward the north.

   vers le nord

   • The ship sailed northerly for three days.
   • The wind blew northerly, bringing cold air.
   • They traveled northerly along the coast.

   Synonymesnorthnorthwardnorthwards

   Antonymessoutherly

• Nom désignant un vent soufflant du nord, ou une direction vers le nord.

A noun referring to a wind that blows from the north.

1. Wind from the northB2formal

   A wind that originates from the north and blows southward.

   Vent du nord

   • A strong northerly swept across the plains, bringing cold air.
   • The sailors prepared for the northerly that was forecasted.
   • A steady northerly kept the temperature low all day.

   Synonymesboreasnorth windnorther

   Antonymessoutherly