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limpide

clear

adjective lan-PEED Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: Latin limpidus (clear, pure)

Also means

lucid

Usage Note

Limpide describes water, air, or a sky that is perfectly transparent, but also extends to writing or explanations that are crystal clear. The adverb limpidement is rare; learners more often encounter avec une clarté limpide. It is invariable in gender (same form for masculine and feminine).

Examples

"L'eau de la source est parfaitement limpide."

Natural Translation

The spring water is perfectly clear.

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