This is the 3271st most frequent French word.
sud
South.
Here, 'sud' is used as a noun indicating the southern region of France.
Le sud de la France est célèbre pour ses plages et son soleil.
The south of France is famous for its beaches and its sun.
The word 'sud' refers to the origin point of the wind, indicating the direction it comes from.
Un vent chaud souffle du sud, apportant l'odeur de la mer.
A warm wind blows from the south, bringing the smell of the sea.
In this sentence, 'sud' is employed as a directional noun to describe the direction of movement.