What does préciser in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word préciser in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use préciser in French.

The word préciser in French means explain, tell, advise, define, specify, clarify, point out, become clear, it should be made clear, like to point out, wish to point out. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word préciser

explain

verbe transitif (mieux définir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Est-ce que vous pourriez préciser ce que vous voulez dire exactement parce que je n'ai pas bien compris ?
Can you explain what you want to say exactly? I didn't understand.

tell, advise

verbe transitif (ajouter plus de renseignements)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Voulez-vous me préciser l'heure du train quand vous l'aurez ?
Could you tell me the time for the train when you find out?

define, specify, clarify

verbe transitif (définir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Veuillez préciser votre plan d'action.
Please clarify your plan of action.

point out

verbe transitif (dire en plus à [qqn])

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])
Je vous précise que vous serez sous les ordres de M. Victor.
I would point out that you are under Mr. Victor's orders.

become clear

verbe pronominal (devenir plus clair)

Enfin, les choses se précisent !
Finally, things are becoming clear!

it should be made clear

locution conjonction (il faut ajouter que)

like to point out, wish to point out

locution verbale (vouloir ajouter)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Je tiens à préciser que la mesure n'est que provisoire.
I'd like to point out that the measure is only temporary.

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