Expliquez-moi (en. Explain to me)

/ɛksplike mwa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Ask someone to provide details or clarifications on a subject.
When in doubt, don't hesitate to say 'explain to me'.
Quand vous avez un doute, n'hésitez pas à dire 'expliquez-moi'.
Request information to better understand.
In case of confusion, I always prefer to say 'explain to me'.
En cas de confusion, je préfère toujours dire 'expliquez-moi'.
Urge a person to clarify an unclear point.
'Explain to me' this theory, I don’t understand it well.
'Expliquez-moi' cette théorie, je ne la comprends pas bien.

Etymology

Formed from the verb 'expliquer' and the pronoun 'moi'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

explain to me clearly
Request a clear explanation.
expliquez-moi clairement
explain to me in detail
Request a thorough explanation.
expliquez-moi en détails
explain this to me
Ask for clarification on a specific topic.
expliquez-moi ça

Related Words

explain
Detail, make clear.
expliquer
explanation
Action of making something clear or understandable.
explication
understanding
Ability to understand something.
compréhension

Slang Meanings

Request an explanation informally.
When we say 'explain to me', it's often to get a quick answer.
Lorsqu'on dit 'expli’ moi', c'est souvent pour obtenir une réponse rapide.
Used to express irritation at a misunderstanding.
If someone doesn't understand, we can say 'explain for real!'
Si quelqu'un ne comprend pas, on peut dire 'explique pour de bon!'