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    Éclairci (en. Cleared up)

    [eklɑʁsi]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make something brighter or clearer.
    She lightened her hair before summer.
    Elle a éclairci ses cheveux avant l'été.
    To reduce the density of a substance or a discourse.
    The author clarified his ideas in the last chapter.
    L'auteur a éclairci ses idées dans le dernier chapitre.
    adjective
    That has been made less dark or more bright.
    The sky cleared up after the rain.
    Le ciel s'est éclairci après la pluie.
    That has become easier to understand.
    This text became clearer after the explanations.
    Ce texte s'est éclairci après les explications.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'éclaircir', which comes from the prefix 'é-' and 'clarus' meaning 'clear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to clarify one's thoughts
    To become clearer in one's thoughts.
    s'éclaircir les idées
    to clear up a mystery
    To solve an enigma or uncertainty.
    éclaircir un mystère
    to clarify the situation
    To make a complicated situation more understandable.
    éclaircir la situation

    Related Words

    éclair
    A sweet dessert made of choux pastry filled with cream.
    éclair
    clear
    That lets light through or is easy to understand.
    clair
    clarification
    The act of making something clearer.
    clarification

    Slang Meanings

    To make a situation less vague.
    We need to clear up this misunderstanding.
    Il faut éclaircir ce malentendu.
    To feel good by taking a step back.
    Take a moment to clear your mind.
    Prends un moment pour t'éclaircir l'esprit.