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English - French
Nude
n(j)ud
Extremely common
800 - 900
800 - 900
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The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
nu, dénudé, à poil
Nude meanings in French
nu
Example:
The painting depicts a nude figure.
La peinture représente une figure nue.
He walked around the house nude.
Il se promenait dans la maison nu.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in art, descriptions of the human body, or casual situations.
Note: The word 'nu' is often used in artistic contexts to describe the human form without clothing.
dénudé
Example:
The tree was completely nude in winter.
L'arbre était complètement dénudé en hiver.
The landscape appeared nude after the fire.
Le paysage semblait dénudé après l'incendie.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in a more metaphorical sense, often to describe something stripped of covering.
Note: While 'dénudé' can mean 'nude' in a literal sense, it is more commonly used to describe objects or landscapes that lack covering.
à poil
Example:
He was caught in the shower, completely nude.
Il a été surpris sous la douche, complètement à poil.
She prefers to sunbathe nude at the beach.
Elle préfère bronzer à poil à la plage.
Usage: informalContext: Commonly used in casual conversations, often with a humorous or light-hearted tone.
Note: The phrase 'à poil' is colloquial and might not be suitable for all audiences or settings.
Nude's synonyms
naked
Naked is often used to describe someone who is not wearing any clothes or is exposed.
Example: The artist painted a naked portrait of the model.
Note: Nude is often associated with art or photography, while naked is more commonly used in everyday language.
bare
Bare can mean uncovered or exposed, often used to describe a lack of clothing or covering.
Example: She walked barefoot on the sandy beach.
Note: Bare can also refer to something being empty or lacking adornment, while nude specifically refers to being unclothed.
unclothed
Unclothed means not wearing any clothes or lacking clothing.
Example: The unclothed statue stood in the center of the square.
Note: Unclothed is a more formal or technical term compared to nude, which has more artistic or aesthetic connotations.
Nude expressions, common phrases
Nude art
Nude art refers to artworks that depict the human body in a naked or unclothed state. It is often used in the context of paintings, sculptures, and photography that focus on the beauty or form of the body.
Example: She posed for a nude art class to practice her drawing skills.
Note: The term 'nude' in 'nude art' specifically relates to artistic representation, whereas 'nude' on its own generally refers to being without clothing in a non-artistic context.
Nude beach
A nude beach is a beach where visitors are allowed to sunbathe, swim, or engage in recreational activities without wearing any clothing. It is a designated area for those who enjoy the freedom of being nude outdoors.
Example: They decided to visit a nude beach during their vacation to experience a different type of relaxation.
Note: While 'nude' simply means being unclothed, 'nude beach' specifies a location where nudity is socially acceptable or permitted.
Nude model
A nude model is a person who poses without clothing for artists to draw or paint. They are commonly used in art classes for figure drawing to help artists practice capturing the human form.
Example: The art students hired a nude model for their life drawing class.
Note: In this context, 'nude model' refers to a person who poses nude specifically for artistic purposes, distinguishing it from just being unclothed.
Nude lipstick
Nude lipstick refers to a shade of lipstick that closely matches the wearer's natural lip color. It is often used to create a subtle and understated makeup look.
Example: She prefers wearing nude lipstick for a natural look.
Note: Unlike the general term 'nude,' which denotes being without clothing, 'nude lipstick' refers to a specific cosmetic product that mimics natural lip color.
Nude shades
Nude shades are colors that resemble human skin tones or natural elements like sand, taupe, or beige. They are often used in fashion, makeup, and design to convey a sense of neutrality and simplicity.
Example: The artist used a palette of nude shades to create a soft and harmonious painting.
Note: In this context, 'nude shades' refers to colors that evoke a natural or skin-like appearance, distinct from the nakedness implied by the word 'nude' on its own.
Nude everyday (slang) expressions
Buck naked
Buck naked means completely naked. The term 'buck' refers to a male deer without antlers, signifying being stripped of clothing like shedding antlers.
Example: He ran outside buck naked after his shower.
Note: This slang term is more informal and colorful than 'nude,' expressing a sense of being unprotected or exposed.
In the buff
Being in the buff means being naked or without clothes. The term 'buff' originates from the Old French word 'buf,' meaning leather, which was a material often used for clothing.
Example: They skinny-dipped in the lake, basking in the sun in the buff.
Note: This slang term is a more playful and euphemistic way of saying 'nude.'
Birthday suit
Wearing one's birthday suit refers to being naked. The phrase implies that you were born naked and hence have nothing on but the 'suit' you were born in.
Example: It's so hot; she decided to relax in her birthday suit.
Note: This term is a humorous and lighthearted way of saying 'nude,' often used in a casual or jovial context.
Starkers
Being starkers means completely naked. The term comes from the word 'stark,' meaning bare or empty.
Example: He streaked through the field completely starkers.
Note: This slang term is more casual and perhaps slightly humorous, adding a touch of British flair.
Au naturel
Being au naturel means being in a natural state without clothing. The term is derived from French, where 'au naturel' translates to 'in a natural manner.'
Example: The resort had a clothing-optional beach, so some guests enjoyed sunbathing au naturel.
Note: This term adds a touch of sophistication and class to the concept of being 'nude.' It often implies a sense of freedom and closeness to nature.
Nude - Examples
The model posed nude for the art class.
Le modèle a posé nu pour le cours d'art.
The beach was full of people in their swimsuits, but he preferred to swim nude.
La plage était pleine de gens en maillot de bain, mais il préférait nager nu.
The artist's latest exhibition features a series of nude portraits.
La dernière exposition de l'artiste présente une série de portraits nus.
Nude grammar
Nude - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: nude
Conjugations
Adjective, comparative (Adjective, comparative): nuder
Adjective, superlative (Adjective, superlative): nudest
Adjective (Adjective): nude
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): nudes, nude
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): nude
Syllables, Separation and Stress
nude Contains 1 syllables: nude
Phonetic transcription: ˈnüd
nude , ˈnüd (The red syllable is stressed)
Nude - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
nude: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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