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    Éclairer (en. To illuminate)

    /e.kle.ʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To shine a light on something.
    The lighting of the tunnel allowed for the road to be illuminated.
    L'éclairage du tunnel a permis d'éclairer la route.
    To explain or make a subject clearer.
    The teacher tried to clarify the concept for his students.
    Le professeur a essayé d'éclairer le concept pour ses élèves.
    To make an idea or situation more intelligible.
    She clarified the facts in great detail.
    Elle a éclairé les faits de manière très détaillée.

    Etymology

    Comes from the ancient verb 'éclairer' derived from the Latin 'illuminare', which means 'to make bright'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to shed light on something
    To explain something to someone so they understand better.
    éclairer la lanterne
    to light up a path
    To make a path more visible or accessible.
    éclairer un chemin
    to enlighten one's mind
    To clarify ideas in one's mind.
    éclairer son esprit

    Related Words

    brightness
    Intense light or brilliance.
    éclat
    light
    Radiation that makes objects visible.
    lumière
    clarification
    The action of making something clearer.
    clarification

    Slang Meanings

    To be under the influence or to understand quickly.
    After talking, I finally managed to clarify the situation.
    Après avoir parlé, j'ai enfin réussi à m'éclairer sur la situation.
    To unveil or reveal something.
    It took a while, but eventually, he enlightened himself about his true intentions.
    Il a fallu un moment, mais finalement, il s'est éclairé sur ses véritables intentions.