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    Éclaircir (en. To clarify)

    [e.klaʁ.siʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Make something brighter or clearer.
    He decided to clarify the paint in the room.
    Il a décidé d'éclaircir la peinture de la salle.
    Explain so that something is better understood.
    Can you clarify your statement?
    Peux-tu éclaircir ton propos ?
    Eliminate doubts or ambiguities.
    This meeting is meant to clarify misunderstandings.
    Cette réunion est censée éclaircir les malentendus.

    Etymology

    Comes from 'clear' and the prefix 'e-' which indicates a change of state.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    clarify the ideas
    Clarify or make thoughts more understandable.
    éclaircir les idées
    clarify a situation
    Explain a situation to make it clearer.
    éclaircir une situation

    Related Words

    clarity
    Quality of what is clear and understandable.
    clarté
    light
    Light energy, often associated with clarity.
    lumière
    transparency
    Characteristic of an object that lets light through.
    transparence

    Slang Meanings

    Make something more obvious.
    We need to clarify this story, we understand nothing.
    Il faut éclaircir cette histoire, on ne comprend rien.
    Clarify a confusing subject.
    We are going to clarify things before continuing.
    On va éclaircir les choses avant de continuer.