au naturel

Borrowed from French au naturel (literally “in the natural”).

au naturel (not comparable)

1. In the nude: in the naked state.

   Bella loved posing for the artist au naturel.

2. Naturally.
3. In the plainest or simplest manner.
4. Without makeup and with one's natural hair color.

• For quotations of use of this term, see Citations:au naturel.

• natural
• naturism

• IPA^(key): /o na.ty.ʁɛl/

au naturel

1. naturally
2. in the nude
3. most simply, most plainly
4. (food) without seasoning, flavouring or dressing

   thon au naturel -- tuna-fish in brine

5. (heraldry) proper