Pouvez-vous expliquer encore une fois ?
Can you explain again?
Language note: Literally 'again one time', emphasizing repetition politely.
Culture note: In formal or learning settings, requests for repetition are common and show eagerness to understand.
Context: Even after the explanation, you need further clarification.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Pouvez
[poo-vay]
can
Used to denote ability or permission.
Pouvez-vous venir à mon anniversaire ?
Can you come to my birthday?
-vous
[voo]
you
Pronoun to address someone.
Où habitez-vous ?
Where do you live?
expliquer
[ex-plee-kay]
explain
Make something understood.
Il explique le problème.
He explains the problem.
encore
[awng-kor]
again
Once more, another time.
Il faut essayer encore.
We need to try again.
une
[ewn]
one
Single, used to refer to something specific.
Je veux juste une pomme.
I just want one apple.
fois
[fwah]
time
An instance or occasion.
La première fois est toujours spéciale.
The first time is always special.
Phrase Parts
Pouvez
Can you
To ask if someone is able or permitted to do something.
Pouvez-vous me prêter un stylo?
Can you lend me a pen?
-vous
you
The respectful or plural form of 'you'.
Voyez-vous cela?
Do you see that?
expliquer
explain
Make something clear or comprehensible.
Pouvez-vous expliquer le problème?
Can you explain the problem?
encore
again
Once more or another time.
Essayez encore.
Try again.
une fois
one time
An occurrence or repetition.
Dites-le une fois.
Say it one time.
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