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explain Meaning in French (explain signification en français)

expliquer
expliquer in English:explain
Phonetic:ɛksplike
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La signification de explain en français est expliquer. (Rendre quelque chose clair ou facile à comprendre en le décrivant en détail ou en révélant des informations pertinentes.)

Definitions of Explain

  1. 1
    verb
    expliquer

    To make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in detail or revealing relevant information.

    Rendre quelque chose clair ou facile à comprendre en le décrivant en détail ou en révélant des informations pertinentes.

Example Sentences

casual

“Can you explain the rules of the game to me?”

Pouvez-vous m'expliquer les règles du jeu ?

formal

“The teacher explained the difficult concept patiently.”

L'enseignant a expliqué le concept difficile avec patience.

casual

“He struggled to explain his actions.”

Il a eu du mal à expliquer ses actions.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In English:

clarifyelucidateexpoundinterpret

Antonyms (Antonymes)

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularexplains
past tenseexplained
present participleexplaining
nounexplanation
adjectiveexplanatory

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

explain awayphrasal_verb

To give reasons for something bad you have done, especially in order to avoid blame.

explain oneselfexpression

To give reasons for one's actions or behavior.