illustrate

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'expliquer ou de clarifier quelque chose au moyen d'exemples, d'images ou de diagrammes, ou encore de fournir des illustrations dans un texte ou un ouvrage.

A verb used to indicate the act of explaining or clarifying something by providing examples, pictures, or diagrams.

1. Explain or clarifyB1formal

   To make something clear or easier to understand by giving examples or pictures.

   illustrer (expliquer)

   • The teacher illustrated the concept with a simple diagram.
   • He used a story to illustrate his point.
   • The report illustrates the importance of early education.

   Synonymesclarifydemonstrateelucidateexemplifyexplainexpoundilluminateinterpretshow

2. Provide picturesB1formal

   To add drawings, pictures, or other visual elements to a book or text.

   Illustrer (ajouter des images)

   • The artist was hired to illustrate the children's book.
   • The magazine article is beautifully illustrated with photographs.
   • She illustrated her presentation with colorful slides.

   Synonymesadorndecorateembellishilluminatepicture