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    Éclairaient (en. Illuminated)

    /e.kle.ʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Made something clearer or more visible.
    The stars illuminated the night sky.
    Les étoiles éclairaient le ciel nocturne.
    Made something less complex or confusing.
    The professor's explanations illuminated the students' doubts.
    Les explications du professeur éclairaient les doutes des étudiants.
    Illuminated a space or a situation.
    The lanterns illuminated the path during the night.
    Les lanternes éclairaient le chemin pendant la nuit.

    Etymology

    Comes from old French 'éclairer', based on Latin 'exclarare', meaning to make shine.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    illuminated the path
    Made a journey shine or become visible.
    éclairaient le chemin
    the events illuminated the past
    The events allowed for a better understanding of what happened before.
    les événements éclairaient le passé

    Related Words

    to illuminate
    Made something visible by providing light.
    éclairer
    light
    Energy that makes objects visible.
    lumière
    illuminator
    Person or thing that clarifies or makes something understandable.
    illuminateur

    Slang Meanings

    The expression 'illuminated' to evoke a sudden understanding.
    When he understood the subject, he said an illumination had come to him.
    Quand il a compris le sujet, il a dit qu'un éclairaient lui était venu.
    Used to talk about inspiring moments.
    When she spoke about her dreams, illuminations surged in her voice.
    Quand elle a parlé de ses rêves, les éclairaient ont jailli dans sa voix.