naturally

naturellement

De façon normale et détendue, ou sans intervention extérieure.

En anglais simple : In a normal, relaxed way, or without anyone making it happen.

• Try to smile naturally.
• The cut healed naturally after a few days.
• These plants grow naturally near the river.

Synonymes : spontaneously

Contraires : artificially

Expressions courantes : grow naturally, behave naturally, occur naturally

bien sûr, évidemment

Indique qu’une chose est attendue ou facile à comprendre.

En anglais simple : Used to say that something is expected or easy to understand.

• Naturally, we were pleased.
• He lost his keys and was naturally upset.
• Naturally, I wanted to know why she had left.

Synonymes : of course, obviously

Expressions courantes : naturally I agreed, naturally she refused

de nature, naturellement

En raison des qualités présentes dès la naissance ou depuis toujours.

En anglais simple : Because of the qualities someone or something was born with or has always had.

• She is naturally shy.
• His hair is naturally curly.
• Some children are naturally good at remembering tunes.

Synonymes : by nature, inherently

Expressions courantes : naturally shy, naturally talented, naturally curly