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    Claire (en. Clear)

    [klɛʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which allows one to see through.
    The window is clear and lets in light.
    La fenêtre est claire et laisse passer la lumière.
    That which is easily understandable.
    His answer was clear and concise.
    Sa réponse était claire et concise.
    Referring to a pure sound or a sharp image.
    The music had a clear tone.
    La musique avait une tonalité claire.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'clarus', meaning bright or famous.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    clear as crystal
    Very obvious, unambiguous.
    clair comme de l'eau de roche
    to have a clear mind
    To be lucid, to understand clearly.
    avoir l'esprit clair
    to clarify things
    To clarify a situation.
    mettre les choses au clair
    moonlight
    Moonlight, often used to describe a romantic atmosphere.
    clair de lune

    Related Words

    clarity
    State of being clear, transparency and understanding.
    clarté
    clear statement
    A comprehensible and precise announcement.
    déclaration claire
    clairvoyant
    Someone with a clear perception of things.
    clairvoyant
    glade
    An open area in a forest, often sunny.
    clairière

    Slang Meanings

    Used to mean that something is obvious.
    It's clear, I don't want it!
    C'est clair, je n'en veux pas !
    Used to express total understanding.
    It was clear to me from the beginning.
    C'était clair pour moi dès le début.
    To say that someone is straightforward in their intentions.
    He was very clear about what he wanted.
    Il a été très clair sur ce qu'il voulait.