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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.
    "The chef prepared an elaborate dinner with seven courses."
  2. verb To add more detail or explanation to something already said.
    "The teacher asked him to elaborate on his answer."
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elaborate in a sentence

  • The chef prepared an elaborate dinner with seven courses.
  • She planned an elaborate surprise party with a live band and fireworks.
  • The teacher asked him to elaborate on his answer.
  • Could you elaborate on what you mean by "unfair"?

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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: "The chef prepared an elaborate dinner with seven courses." 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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