clair/klɛʁ/
adjective / noun / adverb · A2 · Frequency 726
adjectivemasculine
Meanings
clear (see-through); clear (understandable); light (of a color)
Includes meanings of physical transparency, clarity of understanding, and lightness of color.
Examples
Le ruisseau est clair malgré les fortes pluies de la veille.
The stream is clear despite the heavy rain the day before.
Son message est clair et ne laisse aucune place au doute.
His message is clear and leaves no room for doubt.
Il a choisi un manteau clair pour les journées de printemps.
He chose a light-colored coat for spring days.
Collocations
- un message claira clear message
Common mistakes
un clair ciel
un ciel clair
The adjective 'clair' usually follows the noun when indicating color or state.
Related words
synonymcompréhensiblecomprehensible; understandable
antonymfoncédark (having a dark shade)
nounmasculine
Meanings
light
Refers to natural or artificial light emitted by a source.
bright spot, light area
Refers to a bright area or spot on a scene, image, or object.
Examples
Le clair du matin entrait par les volets entrouverts.
The morning light came in through the half-open shutters.
Dans ce tableau, le clair attire l'oeil avant les zones sombres.
In this painting, the light attracts the eye before the dark areas do.
Le photographe a placé le modèle dans le clair près de la fenêtre.
The photographer placed the model in the light near the window.
Collocations
- le clair de lunemoonlight
Common mistakes
la clair est forte
le clair est fort
The noun 'clair' is masculine, so adjectives and articles must be masculine.
Related words
adverb
Meanings
clearly, obviously, in a way that is easy to understand
Adverbial use, commonly modifies verbs to indicate clear or obvious expression or perception.
Examples
Après cette explication, nous y voyons clair.
After that explanation, we understand clearly.
Parlez clair afin que tout le monde comprenne.
Speak clearly so that everyone understands.
Pour résoudre ce problème, il faut penser clair.
To solve this problem, you have to think clearly.
Collocations
- y voir clairto see clearly; to understand clearly
Common mistakes
parler clair
parler clair(e)ment
The adverb 'clair' cannot directly modify a verb; the adverbial form 'clairement' is required.
Related words
synonymdistinctementclearly, distinctly
antonymconfusémentconfusedly, unclearly
adjectivefeminine
Meanings
clear (see-through); clear (understandable); light (of a color)
Includes meanings of physical transparency, clarity of understanding, and lightness of color.
Examples
L'eau de cette source est claire et fraîche.
The water from this spring is clear and cool.
Son explication est claire, même pour les débutants.
His explanation is clear, even for beginners.
Elle a choisi une veste claire pour la saison chaude.
She chose a light-colored jacket for the warm season.
Collocations
- un message claira clear message
Common mistakes
un clair ciel
un ciel clair
The adjective 'clair' usually follows the noun when indicating color or state.
Related words
synonymcompréhensiblecomprehensible; understandable
antonymfoncédark (having a dark shade)
adjectivemasculine
Meanings
clear (see-through); clear (understandable); light (of a color)
Includes meanings of physical transparency, clarity of understanding, and lightness of color.
Examples
Les ruisseaux sont clairs après plusieurs jours sans pluie.
The streams are clear after several days without rain.
Les messages du directeur sont enfin clairs.
The director's messages are finally clear.
Les rideaux clairs agrandissent visuellement la pièce.
The light-colored curtains make the room look larger.
Collocations
- un message claira clear message
Common mistakes
un clair ciel
un ciel clair
The adjective 'clair' usually follows the noun when indicating color or state.
Related words
synonymcompréhensiblecomprehensible; understandable
antonymfoncédark (having a dark shade)