adverbinterjection

naturellement

naturally

D'une façon qui arrive sans effort ou sans intervention, comme cela se passe dans la vie de tous les jours.

The French adverb "naturellement" means "naturally" in English. It is used to express that something happens in a natural, normal, or expected way, without forcing or artificial intervention.

Meanings and uses:

As a manner or way of being: It describes actions or behaviors done naturally or spontaneously.
- Exemple: Il chante naturellement bien. (He sings naturally well.)
As an affirmation or agreement (similar to "of course" or "naturally" in English):
- Exemple: Peux-tu venir à la fête? – Naturellement! (Can you come to the party? – Naturally!/Of course!)

Synonyms and nuances:

Évidemment: Means "obviously" or "evidently," used to emphasize something clear or self-evident. Slightly stronger than "naturellement."
Bien sûr: Means "of course," used to affirm or agree politely and clearly. More conversational.
Instinctivement: Means "instinctively," emphasizing an automatic or intuitive action rather than something natural in general.

In sum, "naturellement" can describe the natural quality of an action or function as an affirmative response similar to "of course," differing slightly in tone from its synonyms.