natural

• Qualifie ce qui existe dans la nature ou est produit par la nature, par opposition à ce qui est artificiel ou fabriqué par l'homme ; peut aussi désigner ce qui est spontané, authentique ou conforme à l'état originel.

Describes something that exists in or is caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind.

1. Existing in natureA2formal

   Present in or produced by nature; not artificial or man-made.

   naturel (existant dans la nature)

   • This product contains only natural ingredients.
   • The park is known for its natural beauty.
   • Natural resources like water and wood are essential.

   Synonymesnativeorganicrawunprocessedunrefinedwild

   Antonymesartificialfakeman-mademanufacturedsyntheticunnatural

2. Innate or inbornB1formal

   Possessed as part of one's basic character; not learned.

   inné, naturel

   • She has a natural talent for music.
   • He is a natural leader.
   • It is natural for babies to cry.

   Synonymescongenitalinborningrainedinherentinnateinstinctiveintrinsicnative

   Antonymesacquiredaffectedartificiallearned

3. Normal or expectedA2formal

   What is usual or expected in a given situation.

   normal, attendu

   • It is natural to feel nervous before an exam.
   • Making mistakes is a natural part of learning.
   • Her reaction was completely natural under the circumstances.

   Synonymescommonexpectednormalordinarypredictableregularstandardtypicalunsurprisingusual

   Antonymesabnormalexceptionalextraordinarysurprisingunexpectedunnatural

4. Unaffected or genuineB1informal

   Behaving in a relaxed, sincere, and unpretentious way.

   Naturel, sincère

   • She has a very natural way of speaking.
   • His smile was warm and natural.
   • Try to act natural during the interview.

   Synonymesartlesscandideasygenuineguilelessingenuousrelaxedsincerespontaneousunaffectedunassumingunforcedunpretentious

   Antonymesaffectedartificialcontrivedforcedinsincerepretentious

• Nom désignant une personne qui possède un talent naturel, une aptitude ou une disposition innée pour quelque chose.

A noun referring to a person who is considered to have a natural talent, ability, or inclination for something.

1. Talented personB1informal

   A person who is naturally skilled or talented at something without needing much training.

   Personne talentueuse naturellement

   • She is a natural at playing the piano.
   • He's a natural when it comes to public speaking.
   • The coach said the young athlete is a natural.

   Synonymesgeniusprodigytalentvirtuoso

2. Music noteB2formalart

   A musical note that is not sharp or flat.

   bécarre

   • The piece requires playing a B natural instead of B flat.
   • The composer marked the note as a natural in the score.
   • She practiced the scale with all naturals.