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indigenous in French

indigenous in French is indigène, autochtone, aborigène — indigenous means originating naturally in a particular place; native, especially before colonization or outside influence.

indigenous in French

indigène
adj
autochtone
adj
aborigène
adj
congénital
adj
Innate, inborn. [from 19th c.]
inné
adj
Innate, inborn. [from 19th c.]

What does "indigenous" mean?

  1. adj Originating naturally in a particular place; native, especially before colonization or outside influence.
    "The Aboriginals were indigenous to Victoria before the World War."
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indigenous in a sentence

  • The Aboriginals were indigenous to Victoria before the World War.
  • Kangaroos are indigenous to Australia and cannot be found wild in Europe.

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What is "indigenous" in French?
"indigenous" in French is indigène, autochtone, aborigène. indigenous means: Originating naturally in a particular place; native, especially before colonization or outside influence.
How do you use "indigenous" in a sentence?
Example: "Kangaroos are indigenous to Australia and cannot be found wild in Europe." In French, "indigenous" is indigène, autochtone, aborigène.
Are there other ways to say "indigenous" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "indigenous": indigène, autochtone, aborigène, congénital, inné.
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