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    S'expliquer (en. To explain)

    /sɛksplike/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To describe or clarify an opinion or situation.
    He had to explain himself for us to understand his point of view.
    Il a fallu qu'il s'explique pour que nous comprenions son point de vue.
    To state one's reasons or motivations.
    She explained her life choices during the meeting.
    Elle s'est expliquée sur ses choix de vie pendant la réunion.
    To untangle a confusion or misunderstanding through words.
    We needed time for everyone to explain themselves.
    Nous avons eu besoin de temps pour que tout le monde s'explique.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'expliquer' with the reflexive pronoun 'se'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to explain oneself clearly
    To express one's thoughts in an understandable manner.
    s'expliquer clairement
    to explain oneself orally
    To verbally clarify ideas or situations.
    s'expliquer à l'oral
    to explain oneself in writing
    To write in order to clarify a statement or a situation.
    s'expliquer par écrit

    Related Words

    explanation
    An approach aimed at clarifying a situation or a problem.
    explication
    to explain
    To make intelligible or to provide explanations.
    expliquer

    Slang Meanings

    It's explaining oneself informally.
    He gave a short presentation to explain himself on the subject.
    Il a fait un petit exposé pour s'expliquer sur le sujet.
    To justify oneself, sometimes with a negative connotation.
    She keeps justifying herself as if she needs to explain herself.
    Elle ne cesse de se justifier, comme si elle devait s'expliquer.