Expliquer
Example: L'historien a expliqué les causes profondes de la révolution.
Definition
"expliquer" means to make clear or understandable by describing in detail or revealing the reasons behind something, such as explaining the deep causes of a historical event or revolution. It involves providing information that clarifies meaning or context.
Etymology
The French verb "expliquer" comes from the Latin word 'explicare,' which means to unfold or explain. Interestingly, 'explicare' originally conveyed the idea of unfolding a folded object, much like how explaining unfolds a complex idea. Did you know that this sense of 'unfolding' perfectly matches the purpose of "expliquer" in making something clear?
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