How to Say ‘Can you explain again?’ in French
Pouvez-vous expliquer encore une fois ?
poo-vay voo ex-plee-kay awng-kor ewn fwah
[poo-vay voo ex-plee-kay awng-kor ewn fwah]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally 'again one time', emphasizing repetition politely.
🇫🇷 In France: In formal or learning settings, requests for repetition are common and show eagerness to understand.
Phrase Breakdown
Pouvez
[poo-vay]
can
Used to denote ability or permission.
Pouvez-vous venir à mon anniversaire ?
Can you come to my birthday?
-vous
[voo]
you
Pronoun to address someone.
Où habitez-vous ?
Where do you live?
expliquer
[ex-plee-kay]
explain
Make something understood.
Il explique le problème.
He explains the problem.
encore
[awng-kor]
again
Once more, another time.
Il faut essayer encore.
We need to try again.
une fois
ewn fwah
one time
An occurrence or repetition.
Dites-le une fois.
Say it one time.
Words in this phrase
une
[ewn]
one
Single, used to refer to something specific.
Je veux juste une pomme.
I just want one apple.
fois
[fwah]
time
An instance or occasion.
La première fois est toujours spéciale.
The first time is always special.
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