Nettes (en. Clean)
/nɛt/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Text: That which is very clean, without dirt.
Text: The windows are clean after the cleaning.
Les vitres sont nettes après le nettoyage.
Text: That which is obvious, clear.
Text: The instructions must be clear to avoid any confusion.
Les instructions doivent être nettes pour éviter toute confusion.
Text: Said of something that is well defined.
Text: The outlines of this artwork are neat.
Les contours de cette œuvre d'art sont nettes.
Etymology
Text: From Old French 'net', meaning clean or clear.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Text: to do the housework
Text: To make a place clean and neat.
faire le ménage
Text: to make something clean
Text: To clarify or purify a statement or situation.
rendre quelque chose net
Text: to have a clear mind
Text: To have clear and organized thoughts.
avoir un esprit net
Related Words
Text: to clean
Text: To make something clean.
nettoyer
Text: clarity
Text: Quality of what is clear and neat.
clarté
Text: precise
Text: Exact, without ambiguity.
précis
Slang Meanings
Text: In the context of fashion, refers to something well-groomed and elegant.
Text: This dress is really neat for the evening.
Cette robe est vraiment nette pour la soirée.
Text: Referring to a person who has a neat appearance.
Text: He looks very well-groomed today.
Il a l'air très nette aujourd'hui.