Explicite
Example: Elle a donné des instructions explicites pour éviter toute confusion.
Definition
"Explicite" describes something clearly stated or expressed in a way that leaves no room for confusion or doubt, such as explicit instructions that are precise and unambiguous.
Etymology
The word "explicite" comes from the Latin 'explicitus,' meaning 'unfolded' or 'clear,' originally used in manuscripts to denote the end of a text. Over time, it evolved to describe something clearly expressed or fully detailed. Did you know it was once a term scribes used to signal the conclusion of a work?
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"Explicite" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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