opaque

• Décrit quelque chose qui n'est pas transparent ou, au sens figuré, quelque chose de difficile à comprendre ou de peu clair.

Describes something that is not transparent, or figuratively, something that is difficult to understand or unclear.

1. B2formal

   Not able to be seen through; not transparent.

   Qui n'est pas transparent

   • The windows were made of opaque glass for privacy.
   • The liquid turned opaque when heated.
   • The artist used opaque paint to cover the canvas.

   Synonymesblurredcloudyfilmyfrostedhazymistymurkysmoky

   Antonymesclearsee-throughtranslucenttransparent

2. Difficult to understandC1formal

   Not clear or easy to understand; obscure.

   Difficile à comprendre

   • The professor's explanation was opaque to the students.
   • The legal document was filled with opaque jargon.
   • His motives remained opaque despite the investigation.

   Synonymesabstrusebafflingcrypticimpenetrableincomprehensibleobscurepuzzlingunclearunfathomableunintelligible

   Antonymesclearcomprehensiblelucidobviousperspicuoustransparentunderstandable