Southern France
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- proper noun
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Francia Meridional
- And I have many reservations about French politics, but southern France is one of the nicest places I've ever been.
- region of Southern France
- olive from Southern France
- invasion of Southern France
However, I have been to Italy and southern France and oh, La La.
- However, I have been to Italy and southern France and oh, La La.
- They're kicked out of southern France by the Franks for the most part, and they settle in Spain where the Arabs get them four weeks from now, I think.
Examples
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The Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge that crosses the Gardon River in the Gard département of southern France.
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However, I have been to Italy and southern France and oh, La La.
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Back in 1209, Pope Innocent III decided to put an end to the Cathar heresy in southern France.
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The main attraction of Ventabren (commune in southern France) is certainly the Roquefavour aqueduct - the biggest stone aqueduct in the world.
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Many tourists now regard the landscape of olive trees, vines, low bushes, and strongly scented herbs, such as the maquis of southern France, as one of the main attractions of the region.
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In summer, the beaches on the French Riviera in southern France are crowded with tourists.
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The lavender fields in southern France bloom beautifully every July, attracting many visitors.
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Many famous artists have drawn inspiration from the stunning landscapes of southern France.
Synonyms
The southern part of France near the Mediterranean Sea known for warm weather and local culture
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Morphology
The meaning 'the southern part of France' is directly and compositionally derived from 'southern' (located in the south) plus 'France' (the country). This adjectival + place-name pattern is a transparent and cross-linguistic way of indicating a region, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand it.
Etymology
Southern France is a simple place name: Southern means 'south' and France is the country, so the name points to the lower, warmer part of the country. Think of sun, the Mediterranean coast and fields of lavender to remember why Southern France today means 'the southern part of France'.