expliquer
To make an idea or situation clear by describing it in more detail or revealing the cause. Vital for analysis and argumentation.
Examples
3 of 5Explique-moi comment ça marche.
Explain to me how it works.
Le conférencier va expliquer sa théorie.
The speaker will explain his theory.
T'as rien à expliquer !
You have nothing to explain!
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Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'explain' in English.
Quick Quiz
Le professeur va ___ la leçon de grammaire.
Correct!
The correct answer is: expliquer
Examples
Explique-moi comment ça marche.
everydayExplain to me how it works.
Le conférencier va expliquer sa théorie.
formalThe speaker will explain his theory.
T'as rien à expliquer !
informalYou have nothing to explain!
Plusieurs facteurs peuvent expliquer ce phénomène.
academicSeveral factors can explain this phenomenon.
L'expert doit nous expliquer le contrat.
businessThe expert must explain the contract to us.
Synonyms
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Common Collocations
Common Phrases
ceci explique cela
that explains it
pour tout vous expliquer
to explain everything to you
laisser expliquer
to let someone explain
Often Confused With
Exposer is to present or display; expliquer is to make understandable.
Usage Notes
Use 'expliquer que' followed by the indicative mood.
Common Mistakes
Forgetting the 'i' after the 'u' (spelling it 'expluquer').
Memory Tip
Think of 'explain' in English.
Word Origin
From Latin 'explicare', meaning to 'unfold' or 'unroll'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
Le professeur va ___ la leçon de grammaire.
Correct!
The correct answer is: expliquer
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