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How do you say "which way is north" in French?
Quelle direction est le nord
In French, "which way is north" is Quelle direction est le nord.
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Pronunciation
Say kel deer-EK-syon ay luh nor, with a nasal ending and stress falling on the final syllable.
Grammar notes
Quelle direction est le nord is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
which way is north
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How to remember Quelle direction est le nord
Direction and nord both look nearly identical to their English counterparts, an easy visual match.
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Questions about Quelle direction est le nord
How do you pronounce Quelle direction est le nord?
Say kel deer-EK-syon ay luh nor, with a nasal ending and stress falling on the final syllable.
Is Quelle direction est le nord formal or casual?
Quelle direction est le nord is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Quelle direction est le nord used in French?
Quelle direction est le nord is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (which way is north).
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