expliquer

Definitions of expliquer
  1. verb
    define
    synonyms: éclaircir
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    type of:
    dire, déclarer, exprimer
    express in words
  2. verb
    elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
    synonyms: développer
    développer, évoluer
    gain through experience
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    type of:
    partir de, supposer
    to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
  3. verb
    make plain and comprehensible
    synonyms: éclaircir
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    interpréter
    give an interpretation or explanation to
    donner des raisons, justifier
    give reasons for
    éclaircir, élucider
    make clear and (more) comprehensible
    démystifier, éclaircir
    make less mysterious or remove the mystery from
    éclaircir
    make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
    discourir, s'étendre sur
    add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
    type of:
    faire savoir, informer
    impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
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