Clair
Example: Le ciel est clair ce matin après la pluie.
Definition
"Clair" describes something that is clear, bright, or easy to perceive, often used to refer to clarity in light, sound, or understanding. For example, in the phrase 'Le ciel est clair ce matin après la pluie,' it means the sky is bright and unobstructed.
Etymology
The word "clair" originates from the Latin word 'clarus,' meaning clear or bright. Over time, it evolved in Old French as 'cler' or 'cler,' eventually becoming 'clair' in modern French. Did you know? The root 'clarus' also gave rise to English words like 'clear' and 'clarity.'
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"Clair" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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