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Explication (en. Explanation)

[ɛkspli-ka-sjɔ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Action of explaining something, to clarify.

The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the chapter.

Le professeur a donné une explication détaillée du chapitre.

Interpretation of a text or a work.

His explanation of the poem was very relevant.

Son explication du poème était très pertinente.

Report or explanatory statement.

We need a written explanation on this subject.

Nous avons besoin d'une explication écrite sur ce sujet.

Etymology

From the Latin 'explicatio', which means deployment or clarification.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give an explanation

Providing details to clarify a situation.

donner une explication

to ask for an explanation

Seeking clarifications on a question.

demander une explication

text explanation

Literary analysis of a text.

explication de texte

oral explanation

Verbal presentation of information.

explication orale

simplified explanation

Presentation of information in an easy-to-understand way.

explication simplifiée

Related Words

explain

Making something clear with words.

expliquer

clear

Easy to understand, unambiguous.

clair

detailed

Which includes details or precisions.

détaillé

analysis

Careful study of a subject or a text.

analyse

Slang Meanings

Vague or confusing explanation.

His explanation was so muddled that no one understood.

Son explication était tellement brouillonne que personne n'a compris.

Humorous or ironic explanation.

He gave a very funny explanation of the situation.

Il a donné une explication très drôle de la situation.