au naturel

== English == === Etymology === Borrowed from French au naturel (literally “in the natural”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /əʊ nætʃəˈɹɛl/ (General American) IPA(key): /oʊ nætʃɚˈɛl/ === Adverb === au naturel (not comparable) Naturally. In the plainest or simplest manner. In the nude: in the naked state. Having untrimmed pubic hair (especially of women). Without makeup and with one's natural hair color. ==== Related terms ==== natural naturism === Adjective === au naturel (not comparable) In the nude: in the naked state. Having untrimmed pubic hair (especially of women). Without makeup and with one's natural hair color. Synonym: all-natural == 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