préciser

to specify

verb preh-see-ZEH Rare

Also means

to clarify

Usage Note

Préciser means to make something more precise or to state a detail clearly; it is more specific than expliquer (to explain). The noun précision (precision, detail) and the adjective précis (exact) share the same root. Pouvez-vous préciser? is a polite way to ask someone to elaborate.

Examples

"Pouvez-vous préciser votre demande?"

Natural Translation

Can you clarify your request?

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