raw

• Décrit quelque chose qui n'a pas été cuit, traité ou qui se trouve dans son état naturel.

Describes something that is uncooked, unprocessed, or in its natural state.

1. UncookedA2formal

   Not cooked or processed by heat.

   cru (non cuit)

   • She prefers to eat raw vegetables in her salad.
   • The sushi is made with raw fish.
   • Raw meat should be stored separately from other foods.

   Synonymesfreshuncookedunprocessed

   Antonymesbakedbarbecuedboiledbraisedbroiledcookedfriedgrilledpoachedroastedsauteedsearedsteamed

2. UnprocessedB1formal

   In its natural state; not refined, treated, or manufactured.

   brut, non traité

   • The factory imports raw materials from overseas.
   • Raw data must be analyzed before drawing conclusions.
   • They use raw silk to make high-quality fabrics.

   Synonymescrudenaturalroughunfinishedunprocessedunrefineduntreated

   Antonymescookedmanufacturedprocessedrefinedtreated

3. Emotionally exposedB2informal

   Showing strong, often painful, emotions in a direct and unfiltered way.

   à vif

   • His speech was raw and emotional, moving the audience to tears.
   • She wrote a raw account of her childhood struggles.
   • The film portrays the raw reality of war.

   Synonymesbareexposedopentenderunguardedvulnerable

   Antonymescontrolledguardedreservedrestrained

4. Cold and dampB1informalbritish

   Used to describe weather that is cold, damp, and unpleasant.

   Froid et humide (temps)

   • It was a raw, windy day by the coast.
   • The raw morning air made him shiver.
   • They walked home in the raw drizzle.

   Synonymesbitterbleakchillycolddampharshpiercingwintry

• Terme informel désignant un état de nudité ou de non-protection, mais aussi ce qui est brut, non transformé ou non traité.

An informal term referring to a state of being naked or uncovered.

indénombrable

1. NakednessB2informal

   A state of being without clothes; nudity.

   Nudité

   • He was caught in the raw by his roommate.
   • The painting depicted a figure in the raw.
   • She felt vulnerable in the raw.