French phrase
Pouvez-vous m'expliquer pourquoi ~ ?
Meaning
Could you explain why ___?
When to use it
A formal question asking for the reason behind an outcome. Used in official settings, it sounds calm and factual.
Example dialogue
Pouvez-vous m'expliquer pourquoi ma demande a été refusée ?
Could you explain why my application was refused?
Je suis désolé. Votre dossier était incomplet ; il manquait le justificatif de ressources.
I'm sorry. Your file was incomplete. Proof of financial resources was missing.