Here I am again with a word or expression question. Why do you think we in America say -- "Southern Texas,"

Question

while people in France say "The South of France?"

Answer 1

I've lived in Texas most of my life and have never heard anyone refer to "Southern Texas." I live in South Texas, travel through West Texas, and have relatives in East Texas.

As to the "South of Texas," that would be Mexico.

Answer 2

The way in which French is spoken is such that "the South of France" is exactly the same as saying Southern France. So a French speaking person would say "the South of Texas" in French and it would be translated as either Southern Texas or the South of Texas.

Answer 3

probably cuz we dont speak the same way as they do but i dont know good question