Limpide (en. Clear)

[lɛ̃.pid]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which is perfectly clear and transparent.
The lake's water is clear.
L'eau du lac est limpide.
That which has great clarity, easily understandable.
His explanation was clear and we all understood.
Son explication était limpide et nous avons tous compris.
That which leaves no room for ambiguity.
She always has a clear thought on this subject.
Elle a toujours une pensée limpide sur ce sujet.
Said of a clear atmosphere or weather.
The day was clear, ideal for a walk.
La journée était limpide, idéale pour une promenade.

Etymology

The word 'limpide' comes from the Latin 'limpidus', which means 'clear, pure'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a clear mind
A clear mind, without confusion.
un esprit limpide
clear water
Perfectly clear water, photographable.
eau limpide
clear thought
Thought that is easy to understand, without ambiguity.
pensée limpide

Related Words

limpidness
Quality of that which is clear.
limpidité
limpidly
In a clear, limpid manner.
limpidement

Slang Meanings

To have clear ideas.
After a good coffee, I feel clearer.
Après un bon café, je me sens plus limpide.
To be in a state of mental calm.
She is finally clear after meditating.
Elle est enfin limpide après avoir médité.