S'explique (en. Explains)

/sɛksplik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To make oneself understandable or give a reason

This situation is explained by historical factors.

Cette situation s'explique par des facteurs historiques.

To lay out the reasons for an action or phenomenon

He often explains his career choices.

Il s'explique souvent sur ses choix de carrière.

To establish a connection between elements

He explains how the two events are related.

Il s'explique comment les deux événements sont liés.

Pronominal verb formed from 'expliquer', with the reflexive pronoun 'se'.

to explain oneself on a topic

To provide details or explanations regarding this subject.

s'expliquer sur un sujet

that explains itself

There is a logic or reason behind this.

cela s'explique

to explain oneself to someone

To communicate the reasons or clarifications to the person.

s'expliquer à quelqu'un

expliquer

To deliver explanations or reasons.

expliquer

justifier

To provide justification for an action or opinion.

justifier

clarifier

To make something clearer or more understandable.

clarifier

To tidy up

He tidied up his viewpoint after so much confusion.

Il a débarbouillé son point de vue après tant de confusions.

To explain myself

Let me explain myself more clearly.

Laisse-moi m'expliquer plus clairement.