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    Éclairait (en. Lit up)

    /ek.lɛ.ʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To illuminate in the past, to provide clarity.
    He illuminated the room with a lamp.
    Il éclairait la pièce avec une lampe.
    To explain or to clarify a situation.
    She clarified complex concepts for her students.
    Elle éclairait ses élèves sur les concepts compliqués.
    To bring information or details.
    He shed light on the issues of the project during the meeting.
    Il éclairait les enjeux du projet lors de la réunion.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'éclairer', originating from the Latin 'illuminare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to shed light on something
    To help someone understand.
    éclairer la lanterne
    to clarify things
    To make a situation clearer.
    éclaircir les choses
    to shed light from a new perspective
    To provide a new perspective on a subject.
    éclairer d'un nouveau jour

    Related Words

    lightning
    A luminous phenomenon in the sky.
    éclair
    lighting
    The act of making something clearer by light.
    éclairage
    clear
    Easy to understand, unambiguous.
    clair

    Slang Meanings

    To intervene to help.
    He clarified the situation when it was confusing.
    Il s'est éclairé la situation quand elle était confuse.
    To make something simpler.
    That guy, he lights things up quickly.
    Ce gars-là, il éclaire les choses rapidement.