English–French
“native” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/natal/
Example
Elle est retournée dans sa région natale.
She returned to her native region.
How to say “native” in French
“Native” in French is natal.
A person or place tied directly to someone's birth and birthplace.
Example sentences with natal
Nous avons visité la ville natale de ma grand-mère.
We visited my grandmother's hometown.
Tips for using natal
- The adjective agrees with the noun: pays natal is masculine, while région natale is feminine.
Other French words for “native”
Cette espèce est indigène de cette île.
This species is native to this island.
Les coutumes autochtones sont respectées.
The native customs are respected.