French Conversation · Level 7
87 words
French word
clairement
Pronunciation
IPA/klɛʁəmɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbclearly
Example
Il parle clairement.
He speaks clearly.
More examples
On voit clairement la différence.
One can clearly see the difference.
Core concept
A message arrives in sharp focus, with no blurred wording or doubt.
Common phrases
parler clairement
speak clearly
dire clairement
say clearly
Similar words
évidemment: In a way that is obviously true and cannot reasonably be doubted.
nettement: In a way that makes differences or degrees distinctly noticeable.
visiblement: In a way that is apparent from visible signs or the circumstances.
manifestement: In a way that is unmistakably clear and leaves almost no room for doubt.
Definition in French
Sert à marquer la clarté d'une expression ou la forte certitude du locuteur.
Word origin
French forms clairement from the adjective clair, ultimately from Latin clarus, by adding the adverbial suffix -ment.
Usage tips
- In "Il parle clairement", clairement describes how he speaks, while sentence-initial "Clairement" can signal a firm conclusion.