Expliqua (en. Explained)

/ekspli.ka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Indicate how something is done or understood.
He explained the rules of the game to all participants.
Il expliqua les règles du jeu à tous les participants.
Make clear, shed light on.
She explained her viewpoint precisely.
Elle expliqua son point de vue avec précision.
Elucidate a complex subject.
The teacher explained the theory in detail.
Le professeur expliqua la théorie en détail.

Etymology

From the French verb 'expliquer', derived from the Latin 'explicare' which means 'to unfold'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

explain something to someone
Make a subject understandable to another person.
expliquer quelque chose à quelqu'un
to explain oneself
Have a discussion to clarify a situation or misunderstanding.
s'expliquer
explain in detail
Provide a thorough explanation of a subject.
expliquer en détail
explain the situation
Describe the circumstances of an event.
expliquer la situation

Related Words

explanation
Action of explaining, the act of describing something.
explication
presentation
Structured presentation on a given subject.
exposé
demo
Demonstration, practical presentation of a concept.
démo

Slang Meanings

Make something more understandable in simple terms.
He translated the jargon into something we can all understand.
Il a traduit le jargon en quelque chose qu'on peut tous comprendre.
Dig into a subject to make it deliverable.
He unpacked the subject so that everyone was in the loop.
Il a déballé le sujet pour que tout le monde soit dans le coup.