maternal

The Virgin is so maternal.

La Vierge est si maternelle.

— The Conformist (1971)

I expect you shall have one too, Cathy, since they run in the maternal line.

Je suppose que tu en auras un aussi, Cathy, puisque c'est héréditaire.

— "Wuthering Heights" (2026)

I have noticed a lack of maternal instinct.

J'ai constaté un manque d'instinct maternel.

— Poor Things (2023)

I think your maternal instincts might be kicking in.

Je crois que ton instinct maternel commence à se manifester.

— Lars and the Real Girl (2007)