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au naturel

American  
[oh nach-uh-rel, oh na-ty-rel] / ˌoʊ ˌnætʃ əˈrɛl, oʊ na tüˈrɛl /

adjective

  1. in the natural state.

  2. naked; nude.

  3. cooked plainly.

  4. raw; uncooked.

au naturel British  
/ o natyrɛl /

adjective

  1. naked; nude

  2. uncooked or plainly cooked

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Etymology

Origin of au naturel

From French

Example Sentences

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So, is it time to go au naturel?

From The Guardian • Apr. 28, 2020

Fans of Annahstasia’s armpit hair look, however, quickly blasted the criticism and defended the decision to go au naturel.

From Fox News • Apr. 25, 2019

“My theory is that the more you keep it au naturel, the better,” Gilligan said.

From Washington Post • Feb. 6, 2019

For those of us who live here, we prefer our “desert scenery” au naturel.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2016

Speckled trout from the lake, broiled in the hot wood ashes, Indian fashion; wild-fowl of various species, and wild fruits, cooked and au naturel, were the components.

From Cedar Creek From the Shanty to the Settlement by Walshe, Elizabeth Hely

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