en clair

[ ahn kler ]

adverb

, French.

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

en clair

/ ɑ̃ klɛr /

adverb

1. in ordinary language; not in cipher

Word History and Origins

Origin of en clair¹

Literally, “in clear”

Word History and Origins

Origin of en clair¹

literally: in clear