au naturel
English
Etymology
Borrowed from French au naturel (literally “in the natural”).
Adverb
au naturel (not comparable)
- In the nude: in the naked state.
- Bella loved posing for the artist au naturel.
- Naturally.
- In the plainest or simplest manner.
- Without makeup and with one's natural hair color.
Quotations
- For quotations of use of this term, see Citations:au naturel.
Related terms
- natural
- naturism
French
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /o na.ty.ʁɛl/
Adverb
au naturel
- naturally
- in the nude
- most simply, most plainly
- (food) without seasoning, flavouring or dressing
- thon au naturel -- tuna-fish in brine
- (heraldry) proper