Clair

American  

[klair, kler] / klɛər, klɛr /

noun

1. René 1898–1981, French motion-picture director and writer.

2. a male or female given name.

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Clair British  

/ klɛr /

noun

1. René (rəne), real name René Chomette. 1898–1981, French film director; noted for his comedies including An Italian Straw Hat (1928) and pioneering sound films such as Sous les toits de Paris (1930); later films include Les Belles de nuit (1952)

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Example Sentences

Musk has fathered 14 children - six with his first wife, three with Canadian singer Grimes, four with Shivon Zilis and one with conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The play is in the lonely-folks-trying-to-connect genre, akin to “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune” and “Danny and the Deep Blue Sea.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

"Clair is a true inspiration, both as a runner and a Samaritans listening volunteer, and her incredible spirit was clear for all to see on Sunday," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

In Michigan’s St. Clair County, it isn’t just a number of residents who are worried about large solar facilities.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

Everybody meant the names on the front door next to their little buzzers: Anderson, Giordino, Hayman, Ricci, Sorci, and our name, St. Clair.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan