Nature (en. Nature)

/na.tyʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

The physical world and everything that is not created by man.

Nature offers breathtaking landscapes.

La nature offre des paysages époustouflants.

The sum of a person's or a thing's innate characteristics.

His calm nature makes him soothing.

Sa nature calme le rend apaisant.

The laws and principles that govern the natural world.

Scientists study nature to understand its mechanics.

Les scientifiques étudient la nature pour comprendre ses mécaniques.

From the Latin 'natura', meaning 'character, configuration, essence'.

to be part of nature

To be in harmony with the natural elements.

faire partie de la nature

human nature

The intrinsic behaviors and traits of humans.

nature humaine

return to nature

A return to simple lifestyles and ecology.

retour à la nature

ecology

The study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment.

écologie

wild

That exists naturally without human intervention.

sauvage

biology

The science of life and living organisms.

biologie

Outdoor life or the countryside

We're going to meet in nature this weekend.

On va se retrouver dans la nature ce week-end.

The character of a person

He has always had a nature that doesn't listen.

Il a toujours eu une nature n'écoute pas.