clear Signification, définition

Signification de clear en français

• 0 (of writing) easy to understand -- clair/claire

  • a clear message un message clair

  • The instructions aren’t clear. Les instructions ne sont pas claires.

• 1 without doubt -- clair/claire

  • Make it clear (that) he should be there. Dis-lui clairement qu’il devrait être là.

  • It’s not clear whether she wants it or not. Il n’est pas évident de savoir si elle le veut ou pas.

• 2 not blocked or covered by anything -- dégagé/-ée

  • a clear work surface une surface de travail dégagée

  • The roads were clear of traffic. Les routes étaient libres de circulation.

• 3 able to be seen through -- transparent/-ente

  • clear glass verre transparent

• 4 able to be heard or seen easily -- clair/claire

  • The picture on the screen wasn’t clear. L’image sur l’écran n’était pas nette.

  • Speak in a clear voice. Parle d’une voix claire.

• 5 sure or certain -- sûr/sûre

  • Are you clear about what you need to take? Es-tu sûr/certain de ce que tu dois prendre ?

• 6 to remove things or people from a place -- débarrasser

  • to clear the table débarrasser la table

  • He cleared his plate of food. Il a nettoyé son assiette.

  • Police cleared the area immediately. Les policiers ont immédiatement fait évacuer la zone .

• 7 to officially state sb is not guilty of a crime -- disculper

  • He was cleared of murder. Il a été disculpé du meurtre.

  • She has vowed to clear her own name. Elle s’est juré de prouver sa propre innocence.

• 8 (of sky) to stop being cloudy -- s’éclaircir

  • The sky began to clear. Le ciel commence à s’éclaircir.

• 9 to move over or pass without touching -- éviter

  • The plane barely cleared the tower. L’avion a évité la tour de justesse.

• 10 (of a check) to be considered valid by a bank -- être compensé/-ée

  • The check will take a few days to clear. Il faudra quelques jours pour que le chèque soit compensé.

• 11 to remove a bad feeling by discussing its cause -- détendre l’atmosphère

  • a long talk that seemed to clear the air une longue discussion qui semblait détendre l’atmosphère

• 12 away from -- loin

  • Stand clear of the edge. Tiens-toi loin du bord.

  • Steer clear of all illegal drugs. Evite toutes les drogues illégales.

• 13 not thought to be guilty anymore -- blanchi/-ie de tout soupçon

  • The defendant is now in the clear. L’accusé est maintenant blanchi de tout soupçon.

  • Blood tests show she is now in the clear. Les analyses de sang montrent qu’elle est maintenant hors de danger.

• 14 easy to see through; transparent -- transparent

  • clear glass.

• 15 free from mist or cloud -- dégagé

  • Isn’t the sky clear!

• 16 easy to see, hear or understand -- clair

  • a clear explanation

  • The details on that photograph are very clear.

• 17 free from difficulty or obstacles -- libre

  • There was a clear road ahead and we soon arrived at Jacksonville.

• 18 free from guilt etc -- tranquille

  • I have a completely a clear conscience.

• 19 free from doubt etc -- bien comprendre

  • Are you quite clear about what I mean?

• 20 (often with of) without (risk of) being touched, caught etc -- à l’écart de

  • Is the ship clear of the rocks?

  • They were finally clear of danger.

• 21 (often with of) free -- libre de

  • She is now clear of debt

  • The patient is clear of all infection.

• 22 to make or become free from obstacles etc -- débarrasser

  • He cleared the table

  • I cleared my throat

  • He cleared the path of debris.

• 23 (often with of) to prove the innocence of; to declare to be innocent -- innocenter

  • He was cleared of all charges.

• 24 (of the sky etc) to become bright, free from cloud etc -- se dégager, s’éclaircir

  • The sky cleared and the sun came out.

• 25 to get over or past something without touching it -- franchir

  • The horse cleared the jump easily.