expliquer
French → English
(clarify) To explain: to make an idea or situation clear by describing it in detail
Le professeur a dû expliquer la leçon plusieurs fois pour que tout le monde comprenne.
(English) The teacher had to explain the lesson several times so that everyone understood.
Il m'a expliqué les raisons de son départ soudain lors d'une longue discussion.
(English) He explained the reasons for his sudden departure to me during a long discussion.
(account) To account for: to be the reason for something that happened; to justify
Sa fatigue extrême explique pourquoi il a fait tant d'erreurs dans son rapport.
(English) His extreme fatigue accounts for why he made so many mistakes in his report.
Les conditions météorologiques défavorables expliquent le retard du vol de ce matin.
(English) The unfavorable weather conditions account for the delay of this morning's flight.
Entry ID: fr:en:expliquer · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary