Expliquer
Explain
Language note: See the connection with 'explanation', which is the noun form 'explication' in French.
Culture note: Clear explanations are valued, as the French admire eloquence and clarity in speech.
Context: They mention a word related to French customs you don't recognize.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Expliquer
[ex-plee-kay]
explain
To make something clear or easy to understand.
Le professeur doit expliquer encore.
The teacher needs to explain again.
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