Éclairée (en. Enlightened)

/e.kleʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who has received light.
The room was illuminated by large windows.
La pièce était éclairée par de grandes fenêtres.
Who is informed, especially about a complex subject.
She is well-informed about political issues.
Elle est bien éclairée sur les enjeux politiques.
Made clear in an abstract context.
This book illuminates the practices of psychology.
Ce livre éclairée les pratiques de la psychologie.

Etymology

From the verb to illuminate, combined with the suffix -ée.

Common Phrases and Expressions

enlightened mind
A mind that is well-informed and open.
esprit éclairé
enlightened vision
A clear understanding of things.
vision éclairée

Related Words

to illuminate
To make something luminous or clear.
éclairer
light
Visible energy that illuminates.
lumière

Slang Meanings

To be in the know
He is very knowledgeable about new trends.
Il est très éclairé sur les nouvelles tendances.
To have a good temperament
She has an enlightened mind, always ready to understand others.
Elle a un esprit éclairé, toujours prête à comprendre les autres.