Expliquez-vous (en. Explain yourself)

[ɛksplikɛ vu]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Asking someone to give explanations about their ideas or actions.

When I don't understand, I tell him: 'Please, explain yourself.'

Lorsque je ne comprends pas, je lui dis : 'Expliquez-vous, s'il vous plaît.'

Inviting someone to express their thoughts or reasons.

In the meeting, the manager asked: 'Explain yourself about your project.'

Dans la réunion, le manager a demandé : 'Expliquez-vous sur votre projet.'

Seeking to compose or clarify one's ideas verbally.

When I'm stressed, I need someone to say to me: 'Explain yourself, relax.'

Quand je suis stressé, j'ai besoin que l'on me dise : 'Expliquez-vous, détendez-vous.'

From the French verb 'expliquer' and the reflexive pronoun 'vous'.

explain yourself clearly

Provide explanations without ambiguity.

expliquez-vous clairement

can you explain yourself?

Ask for clarification on a point that is not clear.

pouvez-vous vous expliquer ?

I don't understand, explain yourself

Invitation to provide more details.

je ne comprends pas, expliquez-vous

explain

Make something understandable.

expliquer

justify

Provide reasons or an explanation for something.

justifier

clarify

Make clearer or more understandable.

clarifier

Contextually used to ask for explanations informally.

When someone says something weird, one might say: 'Hey, explain yourself!'

Lorsque quelqu'un dit quelque chose de bizarre, on peut dire : 'Eh, expliquez-vous!'