au naturel

• Expression d'origine française signifiant à l'état naturel, sans artifices, maquillage ni vêtements ; souvent utilisée avec humour ou comme euphémisme pour désigner la nudité ou l'absence d'embellissement.

A French-derived expression meaning in a natural state, without artificial enhancements, makeup, or clothing; often used humorously or euphemistically to mean naked or unadorned.

1. In a natural stateB2formal

   In its natural state, without any preparation, cooking, or alteration.

   à l'état naturel

   • The salad was served au naturel with just a drizzle of olive oil.
   • He prefers his vegetables au naturel, without any sauces.
   • The dish was presented au naturel to highlight the fresh ingredients.

2. Naked or unclothedB2informal

   A humorous or euphemistic way to describe someone who is not wearing any clothes.

   nu, déshabillé

   • The model posed au naturel for the art class.
   • He was caught au naturel in the locker room.
   • The painting depicts a woman au naturel in a forest.