English–French
“explain” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛksplike/
Example
Peux-tu m'expliquer ce mot ?
Can you explain this word to me?
How to say “explain” in French
“Explain” in French is expliquer.
A closed idea is opened up step by step until its meaning, cause, or operation becomes clear.
Example sentences with expliquer
Peux-tu m'expliquer pourquoi tu n'es pas venu ?
Can you explain to me why you did not come?
Tips for using expliquer
- In expliquer quelque chose à quelqu'un, the thing explained is the direct object and the person is introduced by à.