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    L'explication (en. The explanation)

    /lɛksplikasjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Clarification or description of a concept or phenomenon.
    The teacher's explanation was very clear.
    L'explication du professeur a été très claire.
    Reason or motive that helps to understand a situation.
    His explanation for the delay was convincing.
    Son explication du retard était convaincante.
    Process of making something intelligible.
    He needs a detailed explanation of the rules.
    Il a besoin d'une explication détaillée des règles.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'explicatio', from 'explicare', meaning to unfold or develop.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    give an explanation
    Providing a reason or clarification on a subject.
    donner une explication
    text explanation
    Analysis and commentary on a literary text.
    explication de texte
    explanation of the facts
    Detailed analysis of the circumstances of an event.
    explication des faits

    Related Words

    explain
    Making something intelligible.
    expliquer
    explainable
    That can be explained.
    explicable
    explanatory
    That presents an explanation.
    explicatif

    Slang Meanings

    Demonstrate clearly.
    He gave an explanation in the blink of an eye.
    Il a fait une explication en un clin d'œil.
    Provide reasons for behavior.
    He provided an explanation that made everyone laugh.
    Il a donné une explication qui a fait rire tout le monde.