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clear

UK
/klɪə/
US
/klɪr/
clear up

Translations

clearverb
cleared
Past Simple
cleared
Past Participle
clearing
Gerund
UK
/klɪə/
US
/klɪr/
franchirPasser au-dessus d'un obstacle sans le toucher.
The athlete cleared the high bar with ease.
L'athlète a franchi la barre haute sans difficulté.
autoriserDonner une approbation officielle.
The pilot was cleared for take-off.
Le pilote a été autorisé à décoller.
être compenséDans le domaine bancaire ou financier.
The cheque cleared within two business days.
Le chèque a été compensé en deux jours ouvrables.
débarrasserEnlever ce qui obstrue un lieu ou un espace.
The workers cleared the road after the landslide.
Les ouvriers ont débarrassé la route après le glissement de terrain.
clearadjective
clearer
Comp.
clearest
Super.
UK
/klɪə/
US
/klɪr/
libreEmploi courant pour dire exempt de dette, de responsabilité ou de soupçon.
The company is now clear of any outstanding loans.
L'entreprise est maintenant libre de toute dette restante.
dégagéPour un ciel ou un temps sans nuages ni précipitations.
The forecast says it will be clear tonight, perfect for stargazing.
Les prévisions annoncent qu'il fera dégagé ce soir, idéal pour observer les étoiles.
clairSens général : facile à comprendre ou à percevoir.
The instructions were clear and easy to follow.
Les instructions étaient claires et faciles à suivre.
limpidePour un liquide ou une eau transparente.
The water in the lake was so clear you could see the fish swimming.
L'eau du lac était si limpide qu'on pouvait voir les poissons nager.
Additional translations
dégagéPour un lieu libéré d'un obstacle ou d'objets indésirables.
Synonyms
unmistakable
plain
translucent
lucid
unambiguous
distinct
apparent
evident
obvious
Antonyms
unclear
cloudy
ambiguous
clearadverb
loin dePour marquer l'éloignement ou l'absence de contact.
Stand clear of the doors while they are closing.
Tenez-vous loin des portes pendant qu'elles se ferment.
complètementRenforce l'idée d'intensité ou d'entièrement.
He threw the ball clear over the fence.
Il a lancé la balle complètement par-dessus la clôture.
clearinterjection
Used as a warning or command, especially in medical or technical contexts.
Écartez-vous !Cri d'avertissement pour se tenir à distance d'un danger ou d'une action.
"Clear!" shouted the doctor before delivering the electric shock.
« Écartez-vous ! » a crié le médecin avant d'administrer le choc électrique.
clearnoun
clears
pl
Rare, chiefly in fixed expressions such as “in the clear”; countable in sports/shooting contexts.
éclaircieS'emploie surtout en météorologie pour une période sans nuages.
The climbers waited for a clear before continuing their ascent.
Les alpinistes ont attendu une éclaircie avant de continuer leur ascension.

Definitions

clearverb
To remove unwanted objects or obstructions from (a place, an area, etc.).
The workers cleared the road after the landslide.
(of payments, cheques, or transactions) To be successfully processed or to allow funds to become available.
The cheque cleared within two business days.
To give or receive official approval or authorization for something or someone.
The pilot was cleared for take-off.
To move past or over (an obstacle) without touching it.
The athlete cleared the high bar with ease.
clearadjective
Easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.
The instructions were clear and easy to follow.
Free from doubt or confusion.
She was clear about her decision to move abroad.
Transparent or unclouded.
The water in the lake was so clear you could see the fish swimming.
Free from obstruction or unwanted objects.
The path was clear of any debris after the storm.
Distinct and unmistakable in sound or appearance.
His voice was clear and resonant during the speech.
(of the sky or weather) Free of clouds or precipitation; bright and cloudless.
The forecast says it will be clear tonight, perfect for stargazing.
Free from debt, responsibility, or suspicion.
The company is now clear of any outstanding loans.
clearadverb
Away from contact, proximity, or danger; completely free of something.
Stand clear of the doors while they are closing.
Completely; entirely.
He threw the ball clear over the fence.
clearinterjection
Used to warn people to stand away from danger or to ensure safety before an action is taken.
"Clear!" shouted the doctor before delivering the electric shock.
clearnoun
An area or period that is free from obstruction, clouds, or danger.
The climbers waited for a clear before continuing their ascent.
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