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/na.ty.ʁɛl/

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Translation

natural

Word origin

From Latin naturalis ('by birth, according to nature'), from natura ('nature, birth'), itself from nasci ('to be born'). English 'natural', 'nature' and 'native' all come from the same family.

Origin
Latin
Root
naturalis
English cognates
natural, nature, native

Grammar

Femininenaturelle
Masc pluralnaturels
Fem pluralnaturelles

Examples

savon 'ingrédients .

This soap is made from natural ingredients.

' .

It is perfectly natural to be frightened before an exam.

élégance .

She has a natural elegance that nobody taught her.

yaourts , .

I prefer plain yoghurts, with no added sugar.

trentaine ' .

The park protects around thirty species in their natural habitat.

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This word is part of lesson 30.