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elaborate in French

elaborate in French is élaborer, approfondir — elaborate means worked out with great care and detail; intricate or highly developed.

elaborate in French

élaborer
verb
(transitive) Тo develop in detail or complexity.
approfondir
verb
(intransitive, sometimes followed by the prepositions on or upon) To expand/enlarge in detail.

What does "elaborate" mean?

  1. adjective Worked out with great care and detail; intricate or highly developed.
    "She planned an elaborate surprise party with a live band and fireworks."
  2. verb To add more detail or explanation to something already said.
    "Could you elaborate on what you mean by "unfair"?"

elaborate in a sentence

  • She planned an elaborate surprise party with a live band and fireworks.
  • The palace ceiling was covered in elaborate gold carvings.
  • Could you elaborate on what you mean by "unfair"?
  • He elaborated on his plan during the meeting, adding a full budget breakdown.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "elaborate" in French?

"elaborate" in French is élaborer, approfondir. elaborate means: Worked out with great care and detail; intricate or highly developed.

How do you use "elaborate" in a sentence?

Example: "She planned an elaborate surprise party with a live band and fireworks." In French, "elaborate" is élaborer, approfondir.

Are there other ways to say "elaborate" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "elaborate": élaborer, approfondir.

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