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    Éclairé (en. Enlightened)

    /e.klɛ.ʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person who has a good understanding of things.
    He is an enlightened man, always capable of explaining complex concepts.
    Il est un homme éclairé, toujours capable d'expliquer des concepts complexes.
    Describes a place or space that is well-lit.
    This room is illuminated thanks to large windows.
    Cette pièce est éclairée grâce à de grandes fenêtres.
    The state of an idea or thought made clear and understandable.
    The speech was enlightening, allowing everyone to follow the discussion.
    Le discours était éclairé, permettant à tous de suivre la discussion.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'éclairer,' from Latin 'illuminare' which means 'to make light.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    enlightened mind
    A person with clear and profound ideas.
    esprit éclairé
    to enlighten someone
    To help someone understand something.
    rendre qn éclairé
    to have an enlightened perspective
    To have a clear perspective on a situation.
    avoir une vision éclairée

    Related Words

    illuminate
    The act of making something luminous or clarifying a subject.
    éclairer
    brilliance
    Brightness or clarity, whether literal or figurative.
    éclat
    clarification
    An act of making something clearer, often used in an explanatory context.
    éclaircissement

    Slang Meanings

    To be aware of things
    He is really enlightened about what is happening in the world.
    Il est vraiment éclairé sur ce qui se passe dans le monde.
    To understand quickly
    With him, everything is clear; we never need to explain again.
    Avec lui, tout est éclairé, on n'a jamais besoin de réexpliquer.