French Conversation · Level 110
59 words
French word
net
Pronunciation
IPA/nɛt/
Meaning
- adjectiveclear
Example
La réponse est nette.
The answer is clear.
More examples
Sa prononciation est nette.
Her pronunciation is clear.
Core concept
A clean edge that makes a statement immediately distinguishable from alternatives.
Common phrases
prononciation nette
clear pronunciation
voix nette
clear voice
Similar words
clair: Straightforward and easy to understand.
évident: Plainly true or apparent, with almost no doubt.
précis: Exact and specific, without vagueness in words or figures.
Definition in French
Qui se distingue nettement des autres, sans hésitation ni flou.
Word origin
Old French net derives from Latin nitidus, whose meanings included bright and shining before developing toward the idea of clarity in French.
Usage tips
- Before a noun, nette can mean marked or substantial, as in une nette amélioration, rather than only visually sharp.