English–French

“explanation” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛksplikasjɔ̃/

Example

Peux-tu donner une explication simple ?

Can you give a simple explanation?

Illustration for explication (explanation)

How to say “explanation” in French

“Explanation” in French is explication.

A tangled thread is carefully spread out until its structure and meaning become clear.

Full entry for explication: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with explication

Il a donné une explication claire.

He gave a clear explanation.

Tips for using explication

  • Explication is feminine, so standard forms include une explication and cette explication.

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