Significado
An easy-to-understand description.
Contexto cultural
The 'esprit cartésien' (Cartesian mind) values clarity above all. A common saying is 'Ce qui n'est pas clair n'est pas français' (What is not clear is not French). While the phrase is used identically, Quebecers might also use 'C'est clair comme de l'eau de roche' (Clear as rock water) to emphasize the point. In Francophone Africa, formal French is often highly valued in administration. An 'explication claire' is a sign of a good education (un intellectuel). Swiss French often emphasizes precision. An 'explication claire' is expected to be accompanied by exact figures and data.
The 'Limpide' Upgrade
If you want to impress a French person, use 'C'est limpide' instead of 'C'est clair'. It sounds much more native.
Gender Trap
Never say 'un explication'. It's a very common mistake for English speakers because 'explanation' feels neutral.
Significado
An easy-to-understand description.
The 'Limpide' Upgrade
If you want to impress a French person, use 'C'est limpide' instead of 'C'est clair'. It sounds much more native.
Gender Trap
Never say 'un explication'. It's a very common mistake for English speakers because 'explanation' feels neutral.
The Cartesian Way
In France, if your explanation isn't clear, people will assume you haven't thought it through.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase.
Le guide nous a donné ________ ________ de l'histoire du château.
'Explication' is feminine and the adjective follows the noun.
Which sentence is the most formal?
Select the formal version of 'Thanks for the clear explanation'.
Using 'Je vous remercie' and 'd'une grande clarté' elevates the register.
Match the noun with the correct adjective form.
Match these:
This tests gender and number agreement.
Fill in the missing line.
Client: Je ne comprends pas ma facture. Employé: ________
This is the most professional and helpful response.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosLe guide nous a donné ________ ________ de l'histoire du château.
'Explication' is feminine and the adjective follows the noun.
Select the formal version of 'Thanks for the clear explanation'.
Using 'Je vous remercie' and 'd'une grande clarté' elevates the register.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
This tests gender and number agreement.
Client: Je ne comprends pas ma facture. Employé: ________
This is the most professional and helpful response.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasTechnically yes, but it sounds very poetic or old-fashioned. Stick to 'explication claire' for daily life.
Une explication confuse or une explication floue.
No, for a map you would say 'une carte lisible' (a readable map).
No, a person is 'clair' (fair-skinned) or 'clairvoyant' (insightful), but not 'une explication'.
Frases relacionadas
Mettre au clair
similarTo clarify or settle something
Un éclaircissement
synonymA clarification
Une précision
similarA specific detail
C'est limpide
synonymIt's crystal clear
