transparent

• Décrit ce qui laisse passer la lumière, permettant de voir clairement les objets derrière ; également utilisé au sens figuré pour décrire quelque chose d'ouvert, d'honnête et de compréhensible.

Describes something that allows light to pass through so that objects behind can be clearly seen; also used figuratively to describe something open, honest, and easy to understand.

1. Allowing light to pass throughA2formal

   Describes a material or substance that allows light to pass through so that objects behind can be clearly seen.

   Transparent (qui laisse passer la lumière)

   • The glass is completely transparent.
   • She wore a transparent plastic raincoat.
   • The water in the lake was so transparent you could see the bottom.

   Synonymesclearcrystal clearlimpidpellucidsee-through

   Antonymesimpermeableopaquetranslucent

2. Open and honestB2formal

   Describes a process, system, or person that is easy to understand, with no hidden motives or secrets.

   Transparent, honnête, sans arrière-pensées

   • The company promised to be transparent about its financial dealings.
   • The government aims to make its decision-making process more transparent.
   • He was completely transparent about his past mistakes.

   Synonymesaboveboardcandiddirectforthrightfrankhonestopenstraightforward

   Antonymesdeceptivedeviousdishonestevasiveobscureopaquesecretiveunderhandedvague