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clearing in French

clearing in French is clarification, clairière — clearing means an open area within a forest or wooded area with no trees.

clearing in French

clarification
noun
The act or process of making or becoming clear.
clairière
noun
An area of land within a wood or forest devoid of trees.

What does "clearing" mean?

  1. noun An open area within a forest or wooded area with no trees.
    "Deer were grazing in a sunny clearing among the pines."
  2. noun The processing of financial transactions, such as checks or payments, through a central system.
    "Cheques usually take a few days to pass through clearing."
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clearing in a sentence

  • Deer were grazing in a sunny clearing among the pines.
  • We stopped for lunch in a quiet clearing beside the stream.
  • Cheques usually take a few days to pass through clearing.
  • The clearing system helps money move safely between different banks.

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What is "clearing" in French?
"clearing" in French is clarification, clairière. clearing means: An open area within a forest or wooded area with no trees.
How do you use "clearing" in a sentence?
Example: "Deer were grazing in a sunny clearing among the pines." In French, "clearing" is clarification, clairière.
Are there other ways to say "clearing" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "clearing": clarification, clairière.
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