noun

la explication

explanation

C’est le fait de rendre quelque chose plus clair en donnant des détails ou des raisons.

The word "explication" in French translates to "explanation" in English. It refers to the action of clarifying or making something clear, often by detailing the reasoning, context, or details regarding a particular subject or concept.

Synonyms and differences:

  1. Explication: This term is typically used in more formal contexts, such as academic writing or in discussions that require deeper analysis. It often implies a thorough breakdown of ideas.

  2. Explication détaillée: This phrase translates to "detailed explanation" and emphasizes that the explanation goes into comprehensive detail.

  3. Clarification: While related, this word is often used when something is made clear to resolve confusion or misunderstandings. It is more about removing ambiguity rather than providing an in-depth breakdown.

  4. Interprétation: This means "interpretation" and focuses on the analysis or explanation of something, usually from a particular perspective or framework. It's often used in the context of literature or art.

In summary, while "explication" focuses on elaborating and clarifying concepts, synonyms like "clarification" may be more specific to resolving confusion, and "interprétation" is about explaining from a specific viewpoint. The choice of word depends on the context and purpose of the explanation.

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Examples

Je demande une explication.noun

I am asking for an explanation.

Cette explication semble très claire.noun

This explanation seems very clear.

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