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French word
lucidité
Pronunciation
IPA/lysidite/
Meaning
- feminine nounlucidity
Example
Pendant l'entretien, elle a gardé sa lucidité malgré la pression.
She retained her lucidity throughout the interview, despite the pressure.
More examples
Lors du débat télévisé, il a gardé sa lucidité malgré les attaques.
During the televised debate, he kept his composure despite the attacks.
Core concept
A clear lens that keeps facts sharp enough for sound judgment under pressure.
Common phrases
garder sa lucidité
keep one's composure
faire preuve de lucidité
show clear-headedness
perdre sa lucidité
lose one's composure
Similar words
présence d'esprit: Composure that allows immediate judgment and response during unexpected events.
calme: A state of inner or surrounding peace and quiet.
maîtrise de soi: The capacity to restrain emotions and impulses and control one's behavior.
Definition in French
Qualité d'esprit caractérisée par une pensée claire permettant d'évaluer correctement une situation.
Word origin
French lucidité derives from lucide, from Latin lucidus meaning bright or clear, with the suffix -ité forming the noun.
Usage tips
- The feminine noun usually appears in useful phrases such as garder sa lucidité and perdre sa lucidité.