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    Éclairés (en. Enlightened)

    /ek.lɛ.ʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to people who have acquired a certain wisdom or knowledge.
    The enlightened of society gather to discuss current issues.
    Les éclairés de la société se réunissent pour discuter des enjeux actuels.
    Describes an open and educated mind.
    She has an enlightened perspective on the subject thanks to her studies.
    Elle a un point de vue éclairé sur le sujet grâce à ses études.
    Related to advanced or progressive ideas.
    The enlightened advocate for equality and social justice.
    Les éclairés prônent l'égalité et la justice sociale.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'éclairer', from Latin 'illuminare' meaning 'to make shine'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    enlightened mind
    An open and critical mind, well-informed.
    esprit éclairé
    the enlightened
    A group of educated or influential people.
    les éclairés
    to enlighten minds
    To help people understand or see more clearly about a topic.
    éclairer les esprits

    Related Words

    to enlighten
    Making something clearer or more intelligible.
    éclairer
    clarification
    The action of making something clearer or understandable.
    éclaircissement
    clarity
    The quality of being clear, the absence of obscurity or ambiguity.
    clarté

    Slang Meanings

    A person who considers themselves to be superiorly educated.
    This guy thinks he is enlightened just because he has read a few books.
    Ce type se prend pour un éclairé juste parce qu'il a lu quelques livres.
    An individual who shares progressive ideas.
    In this café, you often find enlightened individuals discussing politics.
    Dans ce café, on trouve souvent des éclairés qui discutent de politique.