voir clair

Meanings

Verb

1. to see through (to not be deceived by something that is false or misleading; to understand the hidden truth about something) (obsolete, except in fixed expressions)

Examples4

voir clair dans le jeu de quelqu'un

to see through someone, to recognize someone's true motives or character

Je peux voir clair en vous.

I can see right through you.

On commence à y voir clair.

People are beginning to see clearly.

J'essaie de voir clair dans son jeu.

I'm trying to suss her out.