Natures (en. Natures)

/na.tyʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Essential aspect that defines a being or a thing.

Human nature is often a subject of debate.

La nature humaine est souvent un sujet de débat.

Set of elements and conditions that compose the environment.

The varied natures of ecosystems are fascinating.

Les natures variées des écosystèmes sont fascinantes.

Intrinsic characteristic of a person.

He has always had a calm and composed nature.

Il a toujours eu une nature calme et posée.

From Latin 'natura', which means 'birth' or 'innate character'.

nature is cruel

This means that life can be difficult and inevitable.

la nature est cruelle

human nature

Refers to the innate behaviors and characteristics of man.

nature humaine

to nature

Phraseology that implies a return to origins or authenticity.

à la nature

natural

Related to nature, not artificial.

naturelle

nativism

Philosophy that prioritizes innate elements over acquired ones.

nativisme

naturalist

A person who studies nature and its laws.

naturaliste

A relaxed or natural state.

Let's be ourselves, let's stay true to our nature.

Soyons nous-mêmes, restons dans notre nature.

To have authentic behavior.

He came to the party in his natural state, without pretense.

Il est venu à la soirée dans sa nature, sans artifice.