No. 5,762 in French
clair
"Clair" means "clear" or "bright" in English.
In a sentence
Le ciel est clair après la pluie.
The sky is clear after the rain.
Here, 'clair' is used as an adjective to describe the state of the sky, meaning it is clear or cloudless.
Il est clair que tu comprends ce sujet.
It is clear that you understand this subject.
In this instance, 'clair' is used figuratively to express that something is evident or obvious.
Utilise une peinture claire pour illuminer la pièce.
Use a light paint color to brighten the room.
Here, 'clair' describes the brightness or lightness of a color, emphasizing a lighter shade.
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