What does clair in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word clair in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use clair in French.

The word clair in French means light, clear, light, clear, obvious, clear, light colours, plain language, clear, clearly, by moonlight, in the moonlight, by the light of the moon, light blue, light-blue, light blue, At least it is clear, crystal clear, moonlight, no ifs or buts, clear and accurate, chiaroscuro, half-light, chiaroscuro, in plain language, in plain English, unencrypted, be clear, have things straight with, light grey, light-grey, it is clear, it is clear that, make clear, get everything clear, as clear as clear can be, speak clearly, spend most of your time doing, let it be very clear, sort it out, straighten it out, make it all clear, clear up an issue, clear a matter up, light green, light-green, see 's little game, see right through, see clearly, get a clear idea. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word clair

light

adjectif (non foncé)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Les pastels sont des couleurs claires.

Pastels are light colours.

clear

adjectif (transparent)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

L'eau est si claire qu'on voit à 5 mètres de fond.

The water is so clear that you can see five metres down.

light

adjectif (lumineux)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Cet appartement est très clair.

This apartment is very light.

clear, obvious

adjectif (évident)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Il est clair qu'elle ne viendra plus aujourd'hui.

It's clear (or: obvious) she isn't coming today after all.

clear

adjectif (compréhensible, limpide)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

C'est très clair, on comprend tout de suite.

It's very clear; you can understand straight away.

light colours

nom masculin (couleur claire)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

Le clair ne lui va pas au teint.

Light colours don't go with his skin tone.

plain language

nom masculin (non crypté)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Les ambassades n'envoient jamais de message en clair.

Embassies never send messages in plain language.

clear

adverbe (nettement)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Je vous entends fort et clair.

I hear you loud and clear.

clearly

adverbe (facilement)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Je vois très clair dans son jeu.

I can see what he's up to quite clearly.

by moonlight, in the moonlight, by the light of the moon

locution adverbiale (sous les étoiles)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Ce soir, je vous propose une promenade au clair de lune.

I'd like to take you for a moonlight walk tonight.

light blue, light-blue

adjectif invariable (nuance de bleu)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Nous cherchons une teinte bleu clair.

We are looking for a light-blue colour.

light blue

nom masculin (nuance de bleu)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Cette teinte dans les bleus clairs ne me plaît pas.

I do not like this shade of light blue.

At least it is clear

(C'est bien explicite)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

crystal clear

locution adjectivale (figuré (explicite, évident)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

moonlight

nom masculin (luminosité due à la Lune) (uncountable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

La campagne est éclairée par un clair de lune.

no ifs or buts, clear and accurate

locution adjectivale (évident, indiscutable)

Au moins, comme ça c'est clair et net !

chiaroscuro

nom masculin (Peinture : effet de lumière)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Rembrandt maîtrisait parfaitement la technique du clair-obscur.

half-light

nom masculin (lumière tamisée)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Il n'est pas évident de distinguer les objets dans ce clair-obscur.

chiaroscuro

nom masculin (gravure sur bois)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Les clairs-obscurs sur bois n'utilisent que deux tons.

in plain language, in plain English

locution adverbiale (plus simplement parlant)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Bon, en clair, je ne veux plus te parler.

Right, in plain English, I no longer wish to speak to you.

unencrypted

locution adverbiale (TV : pas brouillé)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Avant, quand cette émission passait en clair, je la regardais, mais maintenant qu'elle est cryptée, je ne la regarde plus.

Before, when this program was broadcast unencrypted, I used to watch it. Now that it is encrypted I no longer watch it.

be clear

locution verbale (avoir bien compris la situation)

have things straight with

(avoir ses affaires réglées)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

light grey

nom masculin (nuance de gris) (UK)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

light-grey

adjectif invariable (nuance de gris) (UK)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

it is clear, it is clear that

(il est évident que)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Il est clair que mon mari ne changera jamais.

make clear

verbe transitif (clarifier [qch])

get everything clear

locution verbale (détailler une situation)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

as clear as clear can be

(très clair)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Ma mère a été on ne peut plus clair avec moi : si je n'ai pas de meilleures notes, je peux dire adieu à ma console.

speak clearly

locution verbale (parler de façon compréhensible)

spend most of your time doing

locution verbale (faire [qch] la majorité de son temps)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Cet élève passe le plus clair de son temps à rêvasser ce qui irrite son instituteur.

let it be very clear

(Comprenez bien cela)

Que ce soit bien clair, je n'accepterai jamais ces conditions.

sort it out, straighten it out, make it all clear

locution verbale (éclaircir [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

clear up an issue, clear a matter up

locution verbale (éclaircir un problème)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

light green

nom masculin (nuance de vert) (color)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

light-green

adjectif invariable (de couleur vert lumineux) (color)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

see 's little game, see right through

(percer les intentions de [qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

see clearly

locution verbale (voir aisément, avoir assez de lumière)

get a clear idea

locution verbale (figuré (percer les intentions)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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