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de naissance
/də nɛsɑ̃s/
by birth
Il est français de naissance.
He is French by birth.
formalinformal
Indicates something inherent or natural from the moment of birth, often referring to nationality, heritage, or innate qualities.
Elle est américaine de naissance.
She is American by birth.
Il a le talent de naissance.
He has talent by nature.
Often used to emphasize a natural or inherent quality, especially nationality or heritage.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage with nationality
When referring to nationality, 'de naissance' is often interchangeable with 'par naissance'.
Gold Rule
Avoid overuse
While useful, avoid using 'de naissance' excessively in contexts where 'naturellement' or 'par nature' would suffice.
Word Origin
From 'de' (of) + 'naissance' (birth), literally meaning 'of birth'.
Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe nationality or innate qualities. Can also refer to something that is naturally present from birth.
Word Breakdown
de
of
prepositionnaissance
birth
nounDictionnaire Français-Anglais