Expliquer
Example: Le professeur a expliqué la leçon clairement aux étudiants.
Definition
"expliquer" means to make an idea, situation, or problem clear and understandable by describing it in detail or providing reasons. It involves giving information or reasons so that others can grasp the meaning or purpose, as in "The teacher explained the lesson clearly to the students."
Etymology
The French verb "expliquer" originates from the Latin word "explicare," meaning to unfold or spread out. This Latin root combines 'ex-' (out) and 'plicare' (to fold), so "expliquer" literally means to unfold or make something clear. Did you know that this idea of unfolding reflects the process of clarifying complex information?
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"Expliquer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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