clear

• Facile à percevoir, comprendre ou interpréter ; sans obscurité ni ambiguïté. Se dit aussi de ce qui est net, distinct, ou évident.

Easy to perceive, understand, or interpret; free from obscurity or ambiguity.

1. Easy to understandA2formal

   Something that is easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.

   clair

   • The instructions were very clear.
   • She gave a clear explanation of the problem.
   • It is clear that he is not interested.

   Synonymescomprehensibleexplicitintelligiblelucidperspicuousplainstraightforwardunambiguousunderstandable

   Antonymesambiguousbewilderingconfusingincomprehensibleobscurepuzzlingunclearvague

2. Transparent or not cloudyA2formal

   Something that you can see through; not cloudy or opaque.

   clair (transparent, non trouble)

   • The water in the lake was crystal clear.
   • We could see the fish through the clear glass.
   • The sky was clear and blue.

   Synonymescrystallinelimpidpellucidsee-throughtranslucenttransparent

   Antonymescloudymurkyopaqueturbid

3. Free from obstacles or unwanted thingsB1formal

   Not blocked or covered; free from anything that hinders.

   libre, dégagé

   • The road was clear after the snow was removed.
   • Make sure the path is clear before you start running.
   • The table was clear of any clutter.

   Synonymesfreeopenpassableunclutteredunimpededunobstructed

   Antonymesblockedcloggedclutteredcoveredcrowdedimpededjammedlitteredobstructedovergrown

4. Obvious or certainB1formal

   Something that is obvious or leaves no doubt.

   clair / évident

   • It became clear that he was lying.
   • There is clear evidence of his involvement.
   • The winner was clear from the start.

   Synonymesapparentcertaindefinitedistinctevidentobviousplainsureunambiguousunmistakable

   Antonymesambiguousdoubtfulobscureuncertainunclearvague

• Adverbe signifiant « clairement » ou « sans obstacle ». Souvent utilisé dans des expressions comme « tenir à l'écart » ou « éviter ». La forme coïncide avec l'adjectif et dans certains contextes ne prend pas la terminaison -ly.

An adverb meaning "in a clear manner" or "without obstruction." It is often used in phrases like "stand clear" or "steer clear." The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending in certain contexts.

1. In a clear mannerA2formal

   In a way that is easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.

   de manière claire

   • She spoke clear and loud.
   • The instructions were written clear enough for everyone.
   • He could see clear across the valley.

   Synonymesclearlyexplicitlyintelligiblylucidlyplainlyunambiguouslyunderstandably

   Antonymesambiguouslyconfusinglyindistinctlyobscurelyunclearlyvaguely

2. Completely or entirelyB1informal

   Used to emphasize that something is done completely or without obstruction.

   complètement, entièrement

   • The bullet went clear through the wall.
   • He jumped clear over the fence.
   • She ran clear across the field.

   Synonymescleancompletelyentirelyfullyrighttotallyutterlywholly

• Nom désignant un état de liberté vis-à-vis des obstacles, de la confusion ou de l'obscurité ; souvent utilisé dans des contextes spécifiques comme l'informatique ou le sport.

A noun referring to a state or condition of being free from obstruction, confusion, or ambiguity; often used in specific contexts like computing or sports.

indénombrable

1. Open spaceB2formal

   An area free from obstacles or obstructions.

   Espace dégagé

   • The plane flew into the clear after passing through the clouds.
   • They found a clear in the forest to set up camp.
   • The ship sailed into the clear after leaving the harbor.

   Synonymesclearinggapopeningspacevoid

2. State of being free from suspicionC1formal

   A condition of being free from blame, guilt, or suspicion.

   mise hors de cause

   • He was in the clear after the investigation proved his innocence.
   • The evidence put her in the clear regarding the theft.
   • Once the audit was complete, the company was in the clear.

   Synonymesblamelessnessguiltlessnessinnocence

   Antonymesblameguiltsuspiciontaint

• Dégager un passage ou un espace en enlevant ce qui gêne, rendre quelque chose compréhensible, ou libérer de toute confusion ou obstruction.

A verb meaning to remove obstacles, make something understandable, or free from confusion or obstruction.

1. Remove obstacles or unwanted itemsA2formal

   To remove objects, obstacles, or unwanted items from a place.

   débarrasser (un lieu)

   • Please clear the table after dinner.
   • They cleared the road after the accident.
   • He cleared his desk before leaving the office.

   Synonymesclean outemptyfreeridstripunblockunclog

   Antonymesblockclutterfillobstruct

2. Prove innocenceB2formal

   To officially prove that someone is not guilty of a crime.

   innocenter

   • The court cleared him of all charges.
   • She was cleared of any wrongdoing.
   • New evidence cleared the suspect.

   Synonymesabsolveacquitexculpateexoneratevindicate

   Antonymesconvictincriminate

3. Give permissionB2formal

   To give official permission for something to happen.

   autoriser

   • The project was cleared by the management.
   • The plane was cleared for takeoff.
   • The editor cleared the article for publication.

   Synonymesallowapproveauthorizeendorsegreen lightokaypasspermitratifysanction

   Antonymesbanblockdenyforbidprohibitveto

4. Become transparent or brightB1formal

   To become free of clouds, mist, or darkness.

   Se dégager, devenir clair

   • The sky cleared after the storm.
   • The fog cleared by mid-morning.
   • His mind cleared after a good night's sleep.

   Synonymesbreakbrightenclear upliftlighten

   Antonymesclouddarkenobscure

Variantes phrasalclear awayclear offclear outclear up