Transparente (en. Transparent)

/tʁɑ̃spaʁɑ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a material that allows light to pass through.
This window is transparent.
Cette fenêtre est transparente.
Showing clarity, sincerity.
She is always transparent about her intentions.
Elle est toujours transparente sur ses intentions.
Refers to a situation or action that is clearly understandable.
The rules of the game must be transparent.
Les règles du jeu doivent être transparentes.

Etymology

From the Latin 'transparens', present participle of 'transparere', meaning 'to make see through'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

clear as water
Refers to something very clear and obvious.
transparent comme de l'eau
total transparency
State of maximum clarity in communications or actions.
transparence totale

Related Words

transparency
The quality of what is transparent.
transparence
transparent
That which becomes transparent.
transparant
to make transparent
To make something transparent.
transparenter

Slang Meanings

Refers to a person who hides nothing.
She is so transparent, we always know what she thinks.
Elle est tellement transparente, on sait toujours ce qu'elle pense.
Refers to clear and unambiguous information.
It's a transparent explanation, everything is clear.
C'est une explication transparente, tout est limpide.