French word

naturel

Pronunciation

IPA/natyʁɛl/

Meaning

  • adjectivenatural

Example

C'est naturel.

It's natural.

Illustration for naturel (natural)

More examples

Sois naturel quand tu parles.

Be natural when you speak.

Core concept

An unedited response that follows easily from a person's character rather than from artificial planning.

Common phrases

  • voix naturelle

    natural voice

  • attitude naturelle

    natural attitude

  • réponse naturelle

    natural response

Similar words

simple: Plain in style and easy to understand.
spontané: Occurring without prior preparation or planning.
sincère: Showing feelings openly and honestly.
authentique: Real and not an imitation.

Definition in French

Qui n'est pas artificiel, qui paraît spontané ou sans préparation.

Word origin

The adjective naturel developed from Latin naturalis through Old French, retaining the idea of what belongs to nature rather than what is made.

Usage tips

  • In C'est naturel, the phrase can signal that an action is understandable or to be expected, not only that it lacks artificiality.

Other meanings

  • normaladjective

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