elucidate in French
elucidate in French is élucider, expliquer — elucidate means to make something clearer by explaining it, especially something that was confusing or only half understood.
elucidate in French
élucider
(figurative) To make (something) clear and understandable; to clarify, to illuminate, to shed light on.
expliquer
(figurative) To make (something) clear and understandable; to clarify, to illuminate, to shed light on.
What does "elucidate" mean?
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verb To make something clearer by explaining it, especially something that was confusing or only half understood.
"The footnotes elucidate several obscure passages in the poem."
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elucidate in a sentence
- The footnotes elucidate several obscure passages in the poem.
- Could you elucidate what you meant by "restructuring"?
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What is "elucidate" in French?
"elucidate" in French is élucider, expliquer. elucidate means: To make something clearer by explaining it, especially something that was confusing or only half understood.
How do you use "elucidate" in a sentence?
Example: "The footnotes elucidate several obscure passages in the poem." In French, "elucidate" is élucider, expliquer.
Are there other ways to say "elucidate" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "elucidate": élucider, expliquer.
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