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    L'expliquer (en. Explain it)

    /lɛksplike/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To describe or clarify something in a way that it is understood.
    He tried to explain it simply.
    Il a essayé de l’expliquer de façon simple.
    To make the reason or cause of an event understood.
    She explained why she was late.
    Elle a expliqué pourquoi elle était en retard.
    To clarify a situation or a question.
    The teacher had to explain the rules of grammar.
    Le professeur a dû expliquer les règles de la grammaire.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'explicare', which means 'to unfold, to develop'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    explain it clearly
    To make a concept easy to understand.
    l'expliquer clairement
    explain it well
    To provide details to ensure understanding.
    bien l'expliquer
    explain it orally
    To provide an explanation verbally.
    l'expliquer à l'oral

    Related Words

    explanation
    Approach consisting of making information comprehensible.
    explanation
    clarification
    Action of making something clear and understandable.
    clarification
    development
    Action of elaborating or explaining in detail.
    développement

    Slang Meanings

    To do the blablabla
    He only did blablabla to explain it.
    Il n'a fait que du blabla pour l'expliquer.
    To tell tall tales
    Don't tell tall tales, really explain it.
    Ne raconte pas des salades, explique-le vraiment.