éclairé

enlightened

adjective eh-kleh-REH Rare

Also means

well-lit, illuminated

Usage Note

Éclairé is the past participle of éclairer used as an adjective, meaning both literally well-lit (a room) and figuratively enlightened or informed (a person or decision). Un despote éclairé (an enlightened despot) is a classic historical phrase from the Age of Enlightenment.

Examples

"Le couloir est bien éclairé la nuit."

Natural Translation

The corridor is well lit at night.

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