Clairière (en. Clearing)

klɛʁjɛʁ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Open space between trees.
We found a beautiful clearing for a picnic.
Nous avons trouvé une clairière magnifique pour pique-niquer.
Forest area where light easily penetrates.
Wildflowers grow abundantly in the clearing.
Les fleurs sauvages poussent en abondance dans la clairière.
Natural opening in a wood.
Animals love to gather in the clearing.
Les animaux aiment se rassembler dans la clairière.

Etymology

The origin of the word clearing comes from Old French 'clair', meaning 'clear' or 'open'.