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    D'éclairer (en. To illuminate)

    /de.klɛ.ʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make something clearer, more understandable.
    She tried to shed light on the subject during the meeting.
    Elle a essayé d'éclairer le sujet lors de la réunion.
    To light up, to shine.
    They lit up the room with candles.
    Ils ont éclairé la pièce avec des bougies.
    To inform or educate someone about a topic.
    Can you clarify that point for me?
    Peux-tu m’éclairer sur ce point?

    Etymology

    From Old French 'claraier', derived from Latin 'clarificare', meaning 'to make clear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to shed light on the matter
    To help understand a situation.
    éclairer la lanterne
    to gain a new perspective
    To gain a new perspective on an issue.
    s'éclairer d'une lumière nouvelle
    to clarify the debate
    To make a discussion clearer and more constructive.
    éclairer le débat

    Related Words

    clarity
    Quality of what is clear, neat.
    clarté
    illumination
    Action of enlightening, of giving light.
    illumination
    clarification
    Action of making something clearer.
    éclaircissement

    Slang Meanings

    To understand quickly.
    He got the thing, he got it.
    Il a pigé le truc, il s'est éclairé.
    To provide important information.
    He dropped some info that really clarifies the situation.
    Il a balancé des infos qui éclairent vraiment la situation.