French word

limpide

Pronunciation

IPA/lɛ̃pid/

Meaning

  • adjectiveclear

Example

Le ciel est limpide ce matin.

The sky is clear this morning.

Illustration for limpide (clear)

More examples

Son explication était limpide.

His explanation was clear.

Core concept

An unobstructed view with no haze, making both a scene and an idea easy to grasp.

Common phrases

  • eau limpide

    clear water

  • explication limpide

    clear explanation

Similar words

clair: Bright and distinct, making colors or shapes easy to see.
transparent: Allowing the inside to be seen with almost no obstruction.

Definition in French

Qui laisse bien passer la lumière sans turbidité, produisant une impression de pureté, employé au sens propre pour l'eau ou le ciel et au sens figuré pour la clarté d'une pensée.

Word origin

French limpide comes from Latin limpidus, meaning clear or transparent, and extended from clear water to clear expression.

Usage tips

  • Limpide has the same form in masculine and feminine, but its plural is limpides: un ciel limpide, une eau limpide, des explications limpides.

Other meanings

  • transparentadjective

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