Humanités ACT - Communication

to mention or express something in few words

indiquer

to explain something by providing examples, doing experiments, etc.

to clarify, explain, or make something clear

élucider

to give more information to make the understanding more complete

donner plus de détails sur

to clearly define or state specific details, characteristics, or requirements

spécifier

to explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.

illustrer

to propose or assume something as true or factual, serving as the foundation for further reasoning or argumentation

postuler

to openly accept something as true or real

reconnaître

to officially agree to a plan, proposal, etc.

approuver

to talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, abilities, etc. in order to draw the attention of others

se vanter

to clearly and confidently say that something is the case

affirmer

to publicly and officially state something

proclamer

to indirectly suggest something

faire allusion à

to represent something in a short and brief manner

encapsuler

to talk rapidly and incoherently, making it hard for others to understand what is being said

parler de manière incohérente

to give an explanation of something by talking about it in great detail

expliquer (en détail)

to reluctantly admit that something is true after denying it first

concéder

to refer to something as an example or proof

citer

to give someone a message, instruction, etc. by making a sound or movement

faire signe à

to draw back from what was said publicly before; often by force

rétracter

to give a brief description of something excluding the details

exposer

to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief

postuler

to make something so simple that it loses its original meaning, intention, or key facts

simplifier à l'excès

to strongly and publicly disapprove of something or someone

condamner

to publicly express one's disapproval of something or someone

dénoncer

to reject or disown something previously accepted or claimed, often in a formal or public manner

renier

to show that something is false or incorrect

réfuter

to withdraw or take back a statement, belief, or opinion, especially publicly

rétracter

to say something from memory, such as a poem or speech

réciter

to convey or tell something again, like a story, event, or experience

raconter à nouveau

to suddenly interrupt someone with one’s own opinion or remark

couper

to pronounce or utter something in a clear and precise way

bien s'exprimer

to clearly and correctly articulate words

articuler

to say the sound of a letter or word correctly or in a specific way

prononcer

to speak in a low, soft voice, often in a way that is difficult to hear or understand

murmurer

to say words or phrases repeatedly and in a rhythmic manner

réciter

(linguistics) to express a concept, thought, or idea in a foreign language

chiffrer

a formal statement made either orally or in writing

déclaration

an assertive and direct statement of objection or disapproval

protestation

a loud and passionate speech or monologue, often marked by anger or strong emotion

diatribe

the act of using the voice to produce sounds or speech

vocalisation

the act of strongly and persistently expressing or demanding something, often refusing to accept contrary opinions or suggestions

insistance

a low, sorrowful sound typically made in response to pain, distress, or despair

gémissement

an official announcement regarding something specific

déclaration

a heartfelt often vocal expression of deep sorrow or grief

lamentation

not having the quality to be explained, justified, or perceived

inexplicable

capable of using a language easily and properly

aisé

relating to the everyday language spoken by ordinary people in a particular region or country

vernaculaire

(of people) unable to express oneself clearly or easily

incapable de s'exprimer

intended to explain and present information in a detailed manner

descriptif

providing detailed information about how something looks, feels, sounds, or behaves

descriptif

able to utilize language to convey something well, especially in a persuasive manner

éloquent

in a manner that is direct and clear

explicitement

in a clear and explicit manner, leaving no room for misunderstanding or confusion

expressement