naturellement
- adverb
- /nəˈtʃʊrəlˌmɑ̃/
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naturalmente
- She smiled and said naturellement when offered a second helping of dessert.
Examples
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Of course, she will help you, naturellement!
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When asked if he would attend the party, he answered naturellement with a confident nod.
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The artist, naturellement, preferred to work in a quiet and inspiring environment.
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He agreed to the proposal, naturellement.
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When asked if he would help with the project, he replied naturellement, as if it were obvious.
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She laughed and said naturellement when her friend invited her to the surprise party.
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Of course, he would join the team, naturellement wanting to contribute.
Synonyms
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Because of a person's usual character, not outside influence
In a way that is natural or expected
How Expected
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word naturellement is used in French to mean 'naturally', and English speakers sometimes use it as a stylish way to say 'of course'. Because it comes from nature ('nature'), saying naturellement gives the idea that something is normal or expected.