Clairement (en. Clearly)

/klɛʁ.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
With clarity, without confusion or ambiguity.
He explained his ideas clearly.
Il a expliqué clairement ses idées.
In an obvious or manifest manner.
The results clearly show the success of the experiment.
Les résultats montrent clairement le succès de l'expérience.
In a comprehensible and accessible way.
She presented the report clearly so that everyone could understand it.
Elle a présenté le rapport clairement pour que tout le monde puisse le comprendre.

Etymology

From Latin 'clarus' meaning 'clear' with the suffix '-ment'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to speak clearly
To express oneself in a comprehensible manner.
parler clairement
to explain clearly
To describe something in a simple and unambiguous way.
expliquer clairement
to know clearly
To fully understand something.
savoir clairement

Related Words

clear
Which is not obscure, easily understood.
clair
clarity
Quality of what is clear or distinct.
clarté
to clarify
To make something clearer.
clarifier

Slang Meanings

In a frank and direct manner.
He clearly said what he thought.
Il a dit clairement ce qu'il pensait.
Obviously, without beating around the bush.
It is clearly a lie.
C'est clairement un mensonge.