born

The French word 'né' is the past participle of 'naître', which means 'to be born'. It is used in both literal and figurative contexts to indicate the origin or beginning of something or someone. In a literal sense, it can be found in sentences stating someone's birthplace or date. For example, 'Je suis né à Paris' translates to 'I was born in Paris'. Figuratively, 'né' can describe the birth of an idea, movement, or organization. It is also used in the expression 'naturellement né' to denote someone's natural talent or disposition. Additionally, 'né' can be part of a compound surname to indicate the maiden name of a married woman or to distinguish between individuals with the same given name.