au naturel
English
Etymology
Borrowing 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.
Quotations
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Related terms
French
Adverb
- naturally
- in the nude
- most simply, most plainly
- (food) without seasoning, flavouring or dressing
- thon au naturel -- tuna-fish in brine