nature

nature

Tout ce qui existe sans être fabriqué par les humains : plantes, animaux, terre et phénomènes météorologiques.

En anglais simple : Everything in the world that exists without being made by people, including plants, animals, land, and weather.

• We must protect nature.
• Nature provides food for many animals.
• The storm reminded us of the power of nature.

Synonymes : the natural world

Expressions courantes : protect nature, laws of nature, forces of nature

nature

La campagne et les autres lieux de plein air où vivent des plantes et des animaux.

En anglais simple : The countryside and other outdoor places where plants and animals live.

• We love spending time in nature.
• The nature trail leads through a forest.
• Children need more chances to explore nature.

Synonymes : the outdoors

Expressions courantes : in nature, nature walk, nature trail

nature, caractère

Sentiments et qualités qu’une personne ou une chose possède naturellement.

En anglais simple : The feelings and qualities that a person or thing has naturally.

• She has a kind nature.
• Dogs are curious by nature.
• His gentle nature makes him good with children.

Comment l'utiliser : by nature (He is quiet by nature.)

Synonymes : character, temperament

Expressions courantes : gentle nature, human nature, by nature, in someone’s nature

nature

Le type d’une chose ou les caractéristiques essentielles qui montrent comment elle est.

En anglais simple : The basic kind of something, or the features that show what it is like.

• What is the nature of your work?
• The exact nature of the illness is unknown.
• They discussed the changing nature of family life.

Comment l'utiliser : the nature of something (We need to understand the nature of the problem.)

Synonymes : type, kind, character

Expressions courantes : nature of something, exact nature, general nature