Naturel (en. Natural)

/natʁɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which comes from nature, without artifice.
This product is 100% natural.
Ce produit est 100% naturel.
Relating to nature or resembling it.
She has a natural charm.
Elle a un charme naturel.
That which is in accordance with reality, authentic.
Her reaction was completely natural.
Sa réaction était tout à fait naturelle.

Etymology

From the Latin 'naturalis', from 'natura' which means nature.

Common Phrases and Expressions

natural and wild
Which is in its raw, untamed state.
naturel et sauvage
naturally
In a natural way, effortlessly.
naturellement
to have a natural talent
To possess an innate gift for something.
avoir un talent naturel

Related Words

nature
The entirety of elements and forces that are not created by humans.
nature
natal
That which relates to birth.
natal
natural
Feminine form of natural.
naturelle

Slang Meanings

To be simply oneself, without pretension.
He is really natural, he is not playing a role.
Il est vraiment naturel, il ne joue pas un rôle.
To act in a spontaneous and relaxed manner.
The way he speaks is so natural.
Sa manière de parler est tellement naturelle.