L'explication
Example: L'explication du professeur a clarifié le sujet difficile.
Definition
"L'explication" refers to the detailed information or reasoning provided to make a subject or concept clear and understandable. It often involves clarifying difficult topics, as in the example phrase where the professor's explanation helped students grasp a challenging subject.
Etymology
The word "l'explication" comes from the Latin 'explicatio,' meaning 'unfolding' or 'explanation.' It entered French through Old French, retaining its sense of making something clear or unfolding complex ideas. Did you know that the root 'plicare' in Latin means 'to fold,' so an explanation is like unfolding folded ideas?
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"L'explication" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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