French Conversation · Level 77
60 words
French word
clarté
Pronunciation
IPA/klaʁte/
Meaning
- feminine nounclarity
Example
La clarté de la consigne est importante.
The clarity of the instruction is important.
More examples
Il faut de la clarté dans tes explications.
There needs to be clarity in your explanations.
Core concept
A well-lit path through an idea, allowing its content to be understood without searching or guessing.
Common phrases
clarté d'expression
clarity of expression
manquer de clarté
lack clarity
clarté des explications
clarity of explanations
Similar words
compréhension: Understanding the meaning of words or an explanation and taking in the message.
explication: An explanation that clearly presents reasons or procedures to resolve confusion.
clarification: Extra details or explanation provided to resolve an ambiguous point.
Definition in French
État de ce qui est clair et facile à comprendre.
Word origin
Clarté is an inherited French form related to Latin claritas, an abstract noun based on clarus, which meant bright and clear.
Usage tips
- Clarté can describe physical brightness as well as intelligibility, while c'est clair is common in conversational French for something clear.