Nette (en. Clean)

/nɛt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which is clean and well-defined.
The room was clean and tidy.
La pièce était nette et bien rangée.
That which is straightforward, clear as crystal.
His explanation was clear and straightforward.
Son explication était nette et sans détour.
Refers to an image or a very clear visual aspect.
The photo is clear, we can see all the details.
La photo est nette, on peut voir tous les détails.

Etymology

From Old French 'nete', meaning clean and clear.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in a clear way
In a clear and precise manner.
de façon nette
to say something clearly
To express an idea explicitly.
dire quelque chose de nette

Related Words

clearer
Device or tool to make something clear.
netteur
to clean
To make something clean.
nettoyer

Slang Meanings

It's cool, pleasant.
That party was really cool!
Cette fête était vraiment nette !
A little too perfect.
He did a great job on this project.
Il a fait un boulot nette sur ce projet.