Natal (en. Native)

/na.tal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Concerning the birth of an individual.
The birth certificate is a natal document.
Le certificat de naissance est un document natal.
Related to a place of birth.
The natal town of this artist is very well-known.
La ville natal de cet artiste est très connue.
Related to hereditary heritage.
His natal heritage has profoundly influenced him.
Son héritage natal l’a profondément influencé.

Etymology

From Latin 'natalis', derived from 'natus', the past participle of 'nasci' meaning 'to be born'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

birthright
Right granted by birth.
droit natal
natal system
System that regulates individuals' rights at birth.
système natal
native culture
Traditions and practices of a place of birth.
culture natal

Related Words

birth
Act of being born; moment when a person comes into the world.
naissance
native
Who originates from a place or culture.
natif
natality
Birth rate in a population.
natalité

Slang Meanings

Used to describe someone very attached to their hometown.
He is so natal that he never wants to leave his village.
Il est tellement natal qu'il ne veut jamais quitter son village.