What does éclairé in French mean?

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

The word éclairé in French means lit, lighted, lit up, illuminated, informed, educated, knowledgeable, light, shine a light for, enlighten, light up, shine, become clear, light up. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word éclairé

lit, lighted, lit up, illuminated

adjectif (allumé)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Les rues de cette ville sont éclairées la nuit.
The streets of this town are lit at night.

informed, educated, knowledgeable

adjectif (figuré (judicieux)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Jean a un avis éclairé sur la question.
John has an informed opinion on the issue.

light

verbe transitif (rendre visible)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Cette lampe éclaire le salon.
This lamp lights the living room.

shine a light for

verbe transitif (diriger la lumière vers [qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Tu peux m'éclairer le temps que je change le siphon de l'évier ?
Can you shine a light for me while I change the sink siphon?

enlighten

verbe transitif (faire comprendre)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ses explications m'ont bien éclairée.
His explanations have thoroughly enlightened me.

light up

verbe transitif (rendre lumineux) (figurative)

(phrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game.")
Un sourire éclaire son visage.
A smile lit up his face.

shine

verbe intransitif (diffuser de la lumière)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Cette lampe éclaire fort.
This lamp shines brightly.

become clear

verbe pronominal (s'expliquer)

Les faits s'éclairent à la lueur des révélations.
The facts are becoming clear in the light of these revelations.

light up

verbe pronominal (figuré (prendre de l'éclat) (figurative)

(phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.")
À la vue de son amoureux son visage s'éclaire.
At the sight of his lover, his face lit up.

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