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clair
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
1. (not dark)
2. (well lit)
a. clear
Cette table basse en acrylique clair est à la fois élégante et fonctionnelle.This clear acrylic coffee table is both elegant and functional.
4. (figurative) (easy to understand)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. clear
Les instructions pour le montage de ce bureau ne sont pas très claires.The instructions for assembling this desk aren't very clear.
5. (figurative) (evident)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
7. (distinctly)
a. clearly
On ne voit pas clair dans ton salon. Tu peux allumer ?We can't see clearly in your living room. Can you turn the light on?
A plural noun is a noun that is usually used in the plural form (e.g., les funérailles, les fines herbes).
8. (fine arts)
a. light colors (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
L'artiste travaille presque exclusivement avec des clairs.The artist works almost exclusively in light colors.
b. light colours (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
Les clairs de ce tableau sont particulièrement bien exécutés.The light colours in this painting are particularly well executed.
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