adverb

clairement

clearly

D’une façon facile à comprendre, sans doute, avec des mots simples ou une idée bien nette.

Definition & meaning

Clairement is an adverb meaning:

  • Clearly, distinctly: in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.
  • Clearly, obviously: used to say that something is evident.
  • Frankly, plainly: in a direct and unambiguous way.

Grammar & Word origin

Clarement is formed from the feminine adjective claire (“clear”) and the adverb-forming suffix -ment. It modifies a verb, an adjective, or a whole statement.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • nettement — distinctly or sharply, often emphasizing a noticeable difference.
  • explicitement — explicitly, emphasizing that nothing is left implied.
  • évidemment — obviously, emphasizing that something is evident rather than how clearly it is expressed.

Antonyms:

  • confusément — confusedly, without clarity.
  • vaguement — vaguely, without precision.

Common phrases & collocations

  • parler clairement — to speak clearly
  • expliquer clairement — to explain clearly
  • voir clairement — to see clearly
  • clairement pas — clearly not

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Examples

Je comprends clairement tes mots.adverb

I clearly understand your words.

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