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    Nés (en. Born)

    /ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who has come into the world.
    She has two children born in winter.
    Elle a deux enfants nés en hiver.
    Used to designate origin.
    He was born in Paris.
    Il est né à Paris.
    Refers to an innate characteristic.
    He has a natural talent born for music.
    Il a un talent naturel né pour la musique.
    Said of someone who has certain predispositions.
    She was born to dance.
    Elle est née pour danser.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'natus', past participle of 'nascere' (to be born).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    nose to nose
    To find oneself face to face.
    nez à nez
    born with a silver spoon
    To be born into a wealthy family.
    né avec une cuillère en argent
    he was born under a lucky star
    To have luck from birth.
    il est né sous une bonne étoile

    Related Words

    birth
    Act of being born.
    naissance
    to be born
    To come into the world.
    naître
    nativity
    Birth of Jesus Christ, often used in a religious sense.
    nativité

    Slang Meanings

    Born with special abilities or talent.
    This artist is truly born for this.
    Cet artiste est vraiment né pour ça.
    Describes a person who stands out because of their origins.
    He is not just a born individual; he is a true champion.
    Il est un n'est pas juste un né, il est un vrai champion.