Expliquer
Example: Le professeur explique la leçon aux élèves attentifs.
Definition
"expliquer" means to make an idea, situation, or concept clear and understandable by describing it in detail, often used when a teacher clarifies a lesson to attentive students.
Etymology
The word "expliquer" comes from the Latin verb 'explicare', meaning to unfold or make clear. Did you know that it originally referred to unfolding a folded cloth or paper, metaphorically extending to clarifying ideas?
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"Expliquer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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