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.
"She tried to enlighten them about the rules of the program, but they remained belligerently and self-righteously ignorant."
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enlighten in a sentence
- She tried to enlighten them about the rules of the program, but they remained belligerently and self-righteously ignorant.
- Care to enlighten me, if you think I'm so benighted?
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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.
Are there other ways to say "enlighten" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "enlighten": éclairer, informer.
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