How do you say "Could you explain again?" in French?

"Could you explain again?" in French is "Pourriez-vous expliquer à nouveau ?". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "Pourriez-vous expliquer à nouveau ?" mean in English?

"Pourriez-vous expliquer à nouveau ?" means "Could you explain again?" in English. Usage tip: Using 'pourriez-vous' makes the request polite.

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How to Say ‘Could you explain again?’ in French

Pourriez-vous expliquer à nouveau ?

poor-ee-yay voo eks-plee-keh ah noo-voh

[poor-ee-yay voo eks-plee-keh ah noo-voh]

💬 Usage Tip: Using 'pourriez-vous' makes the request polite.

🇫🇷 In France: Great for learners needing clarification.

Phrase Breakdown

Pourriez

[poor-ee-yay]

Could

Used to ask someone politely to do something.

Example

Pourriez-vous m'aider avec les devoirs ?

Could you help me with the homework?

-vous

[voo]

you

Refers to the person or persons being addressed.

Example

Comment allez-vous aujourd'hui?

How are you today?

expliquer

[eks-plee-keh]

explain

To make something clear or easy to understand.

Example

Peux-tu expliquer la réponse ?

Can you explain the answer?

à nouveau

ah noo-voh

again

Indicates repetition or doing something one more time.

Example

Essayer à nouveau.

Try again.

Words in this phrase

[ah]

Used to express direction or a point of arrival.

Example

Je vais à la maison.

I am going to the house.

nouveau

[noo-voh]

again

Once more; another time.

Example

Au revoir, et à bientôt !

Goodbye, and see you again soon!

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