Transparent (en. Transparent)
/tʁanspɛʁɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
That lets light through.
The glass is transparent.
Le verre est transparent.
That is clear, obvious.
His intentions were transparent.
Ses intentions étaient transparentes.
That is done without secrecy.
We conducted a transparent process.
Nous avons mené un processus transparent.
Etymology
From the Latin 'transparentem', derived from 'transparere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
transparent as crystal
Very clear, obvious.
transparent comme du cristal
to be transparent
To be honest, to tell the truth.
être transparent
a transparent policy
An open and clear policy.
une politique transparente
Related Words
transparency
Characteristic of what is transparent.
transparence
transparant
A person who acts with transparency.
transparant
financial transparency
Clarity in financial management.
transparence financière
Slang Meanings
To be clear in one's intentions.
Stop beating around the bush, be transparent with me.
Arrête de tourner autour du pot, sois transparent avec moi.
To be without secrets, to hide nothing.
He is always transparent about his plans.
Il est toujours transparent sur ses plans.