French Conversation · Level 144
30 words
French word
lucide
Pronunciation
IPA/lysid/
Meaning
- adjectiveclear-headed
Example
Il reste lucide malgré la fatigue.
He remains clear-headed despite the fatigue.
More examples
Il a gardé un regard lucide pendant la réunion.
He maintained a clear-eyed perspective throughout the meeting.
Core concept
A sharply focused mind that brings an idea into clear view without confusion.
Common phrases
rester lucide
stay clear-headed
un regard lucide
a clear-eyed perspective
une réflexion lucide
a clear-headed reflection
Similar words
clair: Clear in meaning or content and easy to understand.
précis: Accurate and exact in wording or figures.
logique: Reasoned in a consistent, contradiction-free way.
net: Sharp and clearly defined, without blur or confusion.
Definition in French
Qui exprime une idée ou une analyse de façon claire, logique et facilement compréhensible.
Word origin
The adjective comes from Latin lucidus, bright or shining, whose figurative sense of clarity passed into French as lucide.
Usage tips
- Lucide often means clear-sighted or realistic about a situation, not only easy to understand as English lucid can suggest.
Other meanings
- lucidadjective
- level-headedadjective
- perceptiveadjective
Opposites
- embrouilléconfusedadjective
- irrationnelirrationaladjective
Related words
- luciditéluciditynoun
- lucidementlucidlyadverb