naturally

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière naturelle » ou « par nature ». Peut décrire quelque chose qui se produit sans intervention artificielle, ou servir de mot d'introduction avec le sens de « bien sûr » ou « comme on pouvait s'y attendre ».

An adverb meaning 'in a natural manner' or 'by nature.' It can describe something that happens without artificial intervention, or it can be used as a sentence adverb meaning 'of course' or 'as one would expect.'

1. In a natural mannerA2formal

   In a way that is normal, expected, or without artificiality.

   de manière naturelle

   • She smiled naturally for the photograph.
   • He speaks English naturally after living abroad for years.
   • The flowers grow naturally in this climate.

   Synonymesautomaticallyeasilygenuinelyinstinctivelynormallyorganicallyspontaneously

   Antonymesaffectedlyartificiallyunnaturally

2. Of courseB1formal

   Used to indicate that something is expected or logical.

   Naturellement (au sens de « bien sûr »)

   • Naturally, he was upset when he heard the news.
   • She is the best candidate, so naturally she got the job.
   • Naturally, the team celebrated their victory.

   Synonymescertainlyobviouslyof coursesurely

   Antonymesunnaturally

3. By natureB2formal

   As a result of inherent qualities or characteristics.

   Par nature

   • He is naturally talented at playing the piano.
   • Some people are naturally more optimistic than others.
   • She is naturally curious about the world around her.

   Synonymesbornby natureconstitutionallyinherentlyinnatelyintrinsically