en clair

[ ahn kler ]
/ ɑ̃ ˈklɛr /

adverb, adjective French.

(especially of diplomatic messages) in ordinary language; not written or sent in code or cipher.

Origin of en clair

literally, in clear

Words nearby en clair

en attendant, en bloc, en brochette, en brosse, en carré, en clair, en croûte, en dash, en déshabillé, en face, en famille

British Dictionary definitions for en clair

en clair
/ French (ɑ̃ klɛr) /

adverb, adjective

in ordinary language; not in cipher

Word Origin for en clair

literally: in clear