clearing

• Relatif au processus de règlement des comptes ou des transactions, en particulier dans le domaine bancaire et financier.

Relating to the process of settling accounts or transactions, especially in banking and finance.

1. Open space in a forestB2formal

   An area of land within a forest or woodland that has no trees or bushes.

   clairière

   • They set up camp in a small clearing in the woods.
   • The deer emerged into the clearing at dawn.
   • A beautiful clearing with wildflowers was hidden behind the trees.

   Synonymesgladeopening

2. Financial settlementC1formalbusiness

   The process of exchanging and settling financial transactions between banks or institutions.

   Compensation bancaire

   • The bank handles the clearing of checks overnight.
   • Clearing houses facilitate the settlement of trades.
   • The clearing process ensures all payments are properly transferred.

   Synonymesclearancereconciliationsettlement

• Espace découvert dans une forêt ou une zone boisée, sans arbres, ou bien le processus de déblaiement, de suppression d'obstacles ou de règlement de dettes.

A noun referring to an open space in a forest or wooded area where there are no trees, or the process of removing obstacles or settling debts.

1. Open area in a forestB1formal

   An open space in a forest or wooded area where there are no trees.

   Clairière

   • They found a small clearing in the woods to set up camp.
   • The deer emerged into the clearing at dawn.
   • A beautiful meadow clearing appeared after the dense forest.

   Synonymesgapgladeopeningspace

2. Financial settlementC1formal

   The process of exchanging and settling financial transactions between banks or institutions.

   Compensation et règlement-livraison

   • The bank handles the clearing of checks between accounts.
   • Clearing houses ensure smooth financial transactions.
   • The clearing process takes about three business days.

   Synonymesclearancenettingreconciliationsettlement

• 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