Instinctif (en. Instinctive)

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Synonyms

To have instinctive reactions, often in reference to survival situations.

In moments of stress, he acts like an animal; it's primal and instinctive.

Dans des moments de stress, il agit comme un animal, c'est primal et instinctif.

To react without thinking, as if it were second nature.

He doesn't think; he just follows his instinct; it's instinctive.

Il ne pense pas, il suit juste son instinct, c'est instinctif.