Lucidité (en. Lucidity)
/ly.si.di.te/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Clarity of mind, the ability to see things as they are.
His lucidity in this situation allowed for informed decisions.
Sa lucidité dans cette situation a permis de prendre des décisions éclairées.
State of being lucid, especially regarding mental illnesses.
Despite his illness, he had remarkable moments of lucidity.
Malgré sa maladie, il avait des moments de lucidité remarquables.
Clarity of expression or thought.
The author wrote with exceptional lucidity on complex subjects.
L'auteur a écrit avec une lucidité exceptionnelle sur des sujets complexes.
Etymology
From Latin 'luciditas', meaning 'clarity, transparency'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
clarity of mind
Ability to think clearly and rationally.
lucidité d'esprit
to have lucidity
Having the capacity to understand things clearly, even in difficult situations.
avoir la lucidité
Related Words
lucid
Describes a person who has all their mental faculties.
lucide
clairvoyance
Ability to perceive or understand things that are not visible.
clairvoyance
wisdom
Capacity for judgment or discernment based on experience or knowledge.
sagesse
Slang Meanings
To have clear ideas.
After a good night's sleep, I regained my lucidity.
Après une bonne nuit de sommeil, j'ai retrouvé ma lucidité.
To be aware of reality.
It is important to have lucidity about one's choices.
Il est important d'avoir de la lucidité sur ses choix.