La nature
Example: La nature offre un refuge paisible loin de la ville.
Definition
"La nature" refers to the natural world including plants, animals, landscapes, and other features and products of the earth, especially when considered as an environment untouched or minimally affected by human activity. For example, "La nature offers a peaceful refuge away from the city."
Etymology
The French phrase "la nature" comes from the Latin word "natura," meaning 'birth,' 'character,' or 'quality.' It originally referred to the inherent qualities of things and later evolved to describe the physical world and natural environment as we understand it today.
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"La nature" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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