expliquer

expliquer
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to explain
Zoé a expliqué la leçon à Évan hier.Zoé explained the lesson to Évan yesterday.
a. to explain
Victor n'a pas su expliquer son retard.Victor wasn't able to explain his tardiness.
b. to account for
La scientifique a tenté d'expliquer les résultats inattendus dans son rapport.The scientist tried to account for the unexpected results in her report.
a. to analyze (in an academic context)
Regionalism used in Canada.
(Canada)
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Mélanie va expliquer le poème médiéval devant la classe.Mélanie will analyze the medieval poem in front of the class.
b. to analyse (in an academic context)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
J'ai peur de ne pas avoir bien expliqué le passage que nous a donné le prof.I'm afraid I didn't analyse the passage the teacher gave us very well.
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