lucidité

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The ability to see a situation clearly and judge it without confusion.

Examples

  • Il faut de la lucidité pour voir les limites de ce projet.
    It takes clear judgment to see the limits of this project.
  • Elle a analysé la situation avec une grande lucidité.
    She analysed the situation with great clear-sightedness.
  • Malgré la fatigue, il a gardé toute sa lucidité.
    Despite the fatigue, he kept his full mental clarity.
  • Sa lucidité l’a aidé à reconnaître ses propres erreurs.
    His clear judgment helped him recognise his own mistakes.
  • La lucidité du médecin a rassuré la famille.
    The doctor’s clear judgment reassured the family.

Similar words

perspicacité
clairvoyance
clarté d’esprit
discernement

Meanings

Clear judgment

noun
psychology
neutral
A clear awareness of what is happening, including facts that may be uncomfortable.

Examples

  • Elle a analysé la situation avec une grande lucidité.
    She analysed the situation with great clear-sightedness.
  • Sa lucidité l’a aidé à reconnaître ses propres erreurs.
    His clear judgment helped him recognise his own mistakes.
  • Malgré la fatigue, il a gardé toute sa lucidité.
    Despite the fatigue, he kept his full mental clarity.
  • La lucidité du médecin a rassuré la famille.
    The doctor’s clear judgment reassured the family.
  • Il faut de la lucidité pour voir les limites de ce projet.
    It takes clear judgment to see the limits of this project.

Similar words

Etymology

From Latin luciditas, linked to lucidus, “clear”.

FAQ

What does lucidité mean?

It means clear awareness and sound judgment.

Is lucidité feminine?

Yes, French uses une lucidité.

Can lucidité describe a patient?

Yes. A patient may retain mental clarity despite illness.

Can lucidité be uncomfortable?

Yes, seeing a difficult truth clearly can be painful.

What is the adjective related to lucidité?

The adjective is lucide.

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