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    D'expliquer (en. To explain)

    [dɛksplike]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make a concept or situation clear.
    He tried to explain his point of view.
    Il a essayé d'expliquer son point de vue.
    To describe in detail.
    The teacher had to explain the year's program.
    L'enseignant a d'expliquer le programme de l'année.
    To indicate the reasons or causes of something.
    She had to explain why she was late.
    Elle a d'expliquer pourquoi elle était en retard.

    Etymology

    From Latin explicare, which means to unfold, to expose.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to explain something in detail
    To provide a complete explanation.
    d'expliquer quelque chose en détail
    to need to explain
    To require clarifications.
    avoir besoin d'expliquer
    to explain the reasons
    To indicate the motives behind an action.
    expliquer les raisons

    Related Words

    report
    A report or presentation on a specific subject.
    exposé
    to interpret
    To give meaning or an explanation to something.
    interpréter
    statement
    An announcement or formal report.
    déclaration

    Slang Meanings

    To demystify a complicated concept.
    He demystified quantum physics by explaining it simply.
    Il a démystifié la physique quantique en l'expliquant simplement.
    To make a difficult subject accessible.
    She made economics understandable by explaining it to beginners.
    Elle a rendu l'économie compréhensible en l'expliquant aux novices.