enlighten in French
enlighten in French is éclairer, informer — enlighten means to give someone knowledge or understanding about something they didn't previously grasp.
enlighten in French
éclairer
(transitive) To supply with light.
éclairer
(transitive, figurative) To make something clear to (someone); to give knowledge or understanding to.
informer
(transitive, figurative) To make something clear to (someone); to give knowledge or understanding to.
What does "enlighten" mean?
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verb To give someone knowledge or understanding about something they didn't previously grasp.
"The tour guide enlightened us about the building's dark history."
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enlighten in a sentence
- The tour guide enlightened us about the building's dark history.
- Please, enlighten me — what exactly happened at the meeting?
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What is "enlighten" in French?
"enlighten" in French is éclairer, informer. enlighten means: To give someone knowledge or understanding about something they didn't previously grasp.
How do you use "enlighten" in a sentence?
Example: "The tour guide enlightened us about the building's dark history." In French, "enlighten" is éclairer, informer.
Are there other ways to say "enlighten" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "enlighten": éclairer, informer.
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