Claires (en. Clear)
/klɛʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
That allows light to pass through.
The windows are clear, offering a beautiful view of the garden.
Les fenêtres sont claires, offrant une vue magnifique sur le jardin.
That is easy to understand.
His explanations were clear and precise.
Ses explications étaient claires et précises.
That is distinct and unambiguous.
The instructions were clear, without any confusion.
Les instructions étaient claires, sans aucune confusion.
Etymology
Comes from the Latin 'clarus', meaning 'clear' or 'bright'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have a clear mind
To have clear thoughts, to be lucid.
avoir l'esprit clair
to make clear
To make a situation understandable.
faire clair
to be as clear as crystal
To be very obvious or understandable.
être clair comme de l'eau de roche
Related Words
clear
Adjective describing something that is not obscure or is evident.
clair
clarity
Noun related to the quality of being clear.
clarté
to clarify
Verb meaning to make something clearer.
éclaircir
Slang Meanings
Clear as crystal.
His speech was clear as crystal.
Son discours était clair comme de l'eau de roche.
It's clear.
For me, it's clear, I don't want to go.
Pour moi, c'est clair, je ne veux pas y aller.