Expliqué (en. Explain)

/ɛksplik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To present in a detailed and comprehensible manner.
The teacher explained the concept of relativity.
Le professeur a expliqué le concept de la relativité.
To make something clear by describing it.
She explained the need for physical exercise.
Elle a expliqué la nécessité de l'exercice physique.
To make a complicated subject or situation understandable.
He explained the rules of the game to the new players.
Il a expliqué les règles du jeu aux nouveaux joueurs.

Etymology

From Latin 'explicare', which means 'to unfold, to make clear'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

explain to me
Request for clarification on a subject.
expliquez-moi
to explain well
To provide a clear and concise explanation.
bien expliquer
to explain things
To make certain subjects or events clearer.
expliquer les choses

Related Words

explanation
The action of making something clear by describing it.
explication
explained
Past participle of the verb explain.
expliqué
clarification
Process of clarifying a subject or situation.
clarification

Slang Meanings

To convey a message simply.
He explained it as if I were a child.
Il a expliqué ça comme si j'étais un enfant.
To make a situation more obvious.
She explained the problem in her own way.
Elle a expliqué le problème à sa façon.