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Midi

Midi

7.2
The southern part of France near the Mediterranean Sea known for warm weather and local culture
  • noun
  • /ˈmɪdi/
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  • Many tourists are drawn to the Midi for its warm weather and beautiful landscapes.

Examples

  • She spent her summer traveling through the picturesque villages of the Midi.

  • Cuisine in the Midi is closely tied to Mediterranean traditions.

  • The Midi is famous for its beautiful landscapes.

  • I love visiting the Midi during the summer.

  • Many tourists are drawn to the Midi for its warm weather and beautiful landscapes.

  • Cuisine in the Midi is closely tied to Mediterranean traditions.

  • She spent her summer traveling through the picturesque villages of the Midi.

Synonyms

Southern France
vsMidi
1 2.2

The southern part of France including Provence, Occitania and the French Riviera

emphasizes local climate and culture as defining features rather than region names

Compounds

Midi-Pyrenees
7.7

A region in southwest France that became part of Occitanie in 2016

Surface Forms

Midi singular
Midis plural

Etymology

The word Midi comes from French and originally means 'midday', like the English word midday. Because the sun at noon sits in the south, people began to use Midi to mean 'the south' of France.