au naturel
adjective/phrase | /au naturel/
Foreign Words & PhrasesFrenchEASY
in a natural state; without artificial enhancement
Literal meaning:
"in the natural state"
au naturel
adjective/phrase | /au naturel/
Foreign Words & PhrasesFrenchEASYin a natural state; without artificial enhancement
Literal meaning:
"in the natural state"
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Examples
"The portrait showed the subject au naturel, without makeup."
"They preferred an au naturel garden with native plants."
Mnemonic Trick
natural = no enhancements → au naturel = natural look/setting
Source: Foreign Words & PhrasesAdded: 9/28/2025
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