certainement clair
certainly clear
Literalmente: certainly clear
Use it to confidently signal that an explanation has left you with zero doubts or questions.
En 15 segundos
- Used to confirm you fully understand a point or situation.
- Combines certainty with clarity for a strong, confident response.
- Works in both professional settings and serious personal conversations.
Significado
You use this to show you've totally understood something without any doubt. It's like saying 'That makes perfect sense' or 'It's crystal clear to me now.'
Ejemplos clave
3 de 6Confirming a meeting time
Le rendez-vous est à midi ? C'est certainement clair.
The meeting is at noon? That is certainly clear.
Understanding a friend's directions
Tourner à gauche, puis à droite... c'est certainement clair !
Turn left, then right... that's certainly clear!
A teacher explaining a rule
Merci, votre explication est certainement claire maintenant.
Thank you, your explanation is certainly clear now.
Contexto cultural
The French have a deep historical obsession with 'clarté' (clarity), stemming from Enlightenment philosophers like Descartes. Using this phrase signals that you appreciate a logical, well-structured explanation. It is a polite way to validate someone's communication skills.
The Power of the Pause
In France, saying 'C'est... certainement clair' with a small pause makes you sound like you've really processed the information deeply.
Don't Over-Certainize
If you use this for every single sentence someone says, you might sound robotic or even slightly condescending.
En 15 segundos
- Used to confirm you fully understand a point or situation.
- Combines certainty with clarity for a strong, confident response.
- Works in both professional settings and serious personal conversations.
What It Means
This phrase is your go-to for confirming total comprehension. It combines certainement (certainly) with clair (clear). Together, they act like a verbal nod of the head. It tells the speaker you aren't just listening. You are actually following their logic perfectly. It is a strong, confident way to agree.
How To Use It
You can use it as a standalone response. If someone explains a complex plan, just say C'est certainement clair. You can also use it to describe a situation. For example, La situation est certainement claire maintenant. It functions as an adverbial phrase of confirmation. It feels more deliberate than a simple OK or D'accord.
When To Use It
Use it when you want to sound decisive. It works great in professional meetings. Use it when a friend gives you directions to a bar. It is perfect for confirming instructions. Use it when you finally understand a grammar rule. It shows you have no more lingering questions. It’s a great way to end a confusing conversation.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it if you are actually confused. It sounds very final and confident. If you say it, people will stop explaining. Avoid using it in very emotional or poetic settings. It sounds a bit too logical for a romantic moment. Don't use it if you want to sound casual. In a club, a simple Ouais works better. It can sound a bit stiff if overused.
Cultural Background
French culture values logic and clarity above almost everything. There is a famous saying: 'Ce qui n'est pas clair n'est pas français.' This means 'What is not clear is not French.' By using certainement clair, you are tapping into this cultural love for precision. It shows you value the speaker's ability to be articulate. It’s a very 'Cartesian' way to speak.
Common Variations
You might hear C'est très clair for something more common. C'est tout à fait clair is a bit more formal. If you want to be casual, try C'est limpide. That literally means 'It is crystal clear.' For a shorter version, just use C'est clair ! as an exclamation. Each one adds a slightly different flavor of certainty.
Notas de uso
This is a neutral-to-formal collocation. It's safe for work, school, and serious discussions, but might feel a bit heavy for a very casual party setting.
The Power of the Pause
In France, saying 'C'est... certainement clair' with a small pause makes you sound like you've really processed the information deeply.
Don't Over-Certainize
If you use this for every single sentence someone says, you might sound robotic or even slightly condescending.
The Cartesian Connection
French people love 'la clarté'. Being 'clair' is a high compliment for someone's intelligence and speaking ability.
Ejemplos
6Le rendez-vous est à midi ? C'est certainement clair.
The meeting is at noon? That is certainly clear.
Confirms the logistics are understood.
Tourner à gauche, puis à droite... c'est certainement clair !
Turn left, then right... that's certainly clear!
Shows you won't get lost.
Merci, votre explication est certainement claire maintenant.
Thank you, your explanation is certainly clear now.
Polite way to show the lesson was successful.
Pas de problème, c'est certainement clair pour moi.
No problem, it's certainly clear to me.
Quick confirmation via text.
Ah, il pleut et on est mouillés ? C'est certainement clair !
Oh, it's raining and we're wet? That's certainly clear!
Using the phrase to state the obvious.
Je comprends ton point de vue, c'est certainement clair.
I understand your point of view, it is certainly clear.
Validating the other person's feelings logically.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the best word to complete the phrase of total understanding.
Après votre présentation, tout est ___ clair.
Certainement adds the necessary level of 'certainty' to the clarity of the presentation.
Complete the sentence to tell a friend their plan makes sense.
Ton plan pour samedi est ___ ___.
The adverb 'certainement' must modify the adjective 'clair' in this specific order.
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Ayudas visuales
Formality of 'Certainement clair'
Using 'C'est clair' with friends.
C'est clair !
Standard use in most conversations.
C'est certainement clair.
Professional or academic settings.
Cela me semble certainement clair.
Where to use 'Certainement clair'
Office Meeting
Confirming project goals.
Classroom
Understanding a theory.
GPS/Directions
Confirming the route.
Debate
Acknowledging an opponent's point.
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, though it's slightly more polished than just saying C'est clair. You'll hear it when people want to be precise.
Sort of, but it's more about your understanding. If you mean 'obviously' as a reaction to news, Évidemment is better.
C'est clair is like 'Got it' or 'True.' Adding certainement makes it 'It is definitely clear,' which is more emphatic.
Absolutely. It's very professional to write Votre demande est certainement claire to a client.
Not usually, but tone matters. If said flatly, it could sound like 'Yeah, yeah, I get it, stop talking.'
Yes, you can say C'est maintenant certainement clair to show that it wasn't clear before but is now.
You could say C'est carré, which literally means 'It's square,' but slang-wise means 'It's all set/clear.'
It's fairly ageless, though the full phrase certainement clair leans slightly more toward adults and professionals.
No, for a clear sky, you would just say Le ciel est dégagé or Le temps est clair.
Just raise your voice at the end: C'est certainement clair ? (Is that definitely clear?).
Frases relacionadas
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Tout à fait
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