native

• Décrit une personne, un animal ou une plante originaire d'un lieu donné, ou quelque chose de naturel et d'inhérent.

Describes a person, animal, or plant that originates from a particular place, or something that is natural and inherent.

1. Place of originA2formal

   Associated with the place where a person was born or where something originated.

   d'origine, natal

   • She is a native speaker of Spanish.
   • This plant is native to South America.
   • He returned to his native country after many years abroad.

   Synonymesaboriginaldomestichomeindigenouslocalnataloriginal

   Antonymesalienexoticforeign

2. Innate or naturalB2formal

   Belonging to a person by nature; inherent.

   inné / naturel

   • She has a native talent for music.
   • His native intelligence helped him solve the problem quickly.
   • The ability to learn language is native to humans.

   Synonymescongenitalinborninherentinnateinstinctiveintrinsicnatural

   Antonymesacquiredlearned

3. Local or indigenousB1formal

   Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.

   autochtone

   • The native tribes of the Amazon have lived there for centuries.
   • Native American art is displayed in the museum.
   • The native population was displaced by settlers.

   Synonymesaboriginalautochthonousendemicindigenouslocaloriginal

   Antonymesalienexoticforeigninvasivenonnative

• Personne née dans un lieu donné, ou animal ou plante qui se trouve naturellement dans une région particulière.

A noun referring to a person who was born in a particular place, or an animal or plant that naturally lives or grows in a specific region.

1. Person born in a placeA2formal

   A person who was born in a particular place or country.

   Personne née dans un lieu

   • She is a native of Brazil.
   • The natives of the island have their own traditions.
   • He returned to his native land after many years abroad.

   Synonymesaborigineautochthonindigenelocalnative-born

   Antonymesalienexpatriateforeignerimmigrantnewcomeroutsidersettler

2. Original inhabitantB1formal

   A person belonging to the original population of a region, often used historically.

   Autochtone (habitants originaires)

   • The natives of the region lived in harmony with nature.
   • European settlers often displaced the native populations.
   • The museum displays artifacts from the native tribes.

   Synonymesaborigineautochthonindigene

   Antonymescolonistimmigrantnewcomersettler

3. Local plant or animalB1formal

   An animal or plant that naturally lives or grows in a specific area.

   Plante ou animal indigène

   • The kangaroo is a native of Australia.
   • This flower is a native of the Mediterranean region.
   • Many native species are threatened by invasive plants.

   Synonymesaborigineautochthonendemicindigenindigene

   Antonymesalienexoticforeignnonnative