détaillé
The English word "detailed" is translated into French as détaillé.
The adjective détaillé is used to describe something characterized by attention to detail and thoroughness of treatment.
Meaning: characterized by attention to detail and thoroughness of treatment (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the verb détailler, which means to cut into pieces or to break down into parts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine singular form détaillée is created by adding an extra -e to the masculine form. The masculine plural form détaillés is created by adding an -s to the masculine singular form, and the feminine plural form détaillées is created by adding -es to the masculine singular form.
Did you know?
- French speakers sometimes use the verb détailler to describe the act of scanning someone from head to toe. If someone détaille another person, they are looking at them with intense and detailed scrutiny.
- The English word 'detail' is actually a loanword from the French détail. It entered English in the 16th century, bringing the French concept of 'breaking down' a whole into parts.
- In a culinary context, if a chef is asked to détailler a meat dish, they are not providing a description, but are actually finely chopping or carving the meat into small pieces.
Examples in context
- Merci pour ton explication détaillée.Thank you for your detailed explanation.This sentence is useful for thanking someone for an explanation that was détaillé.Tatoeba #5494778 by Aiji, translation #4869845 by al_ex_an_der
- Tom a écrit un rapport très détaillé.Tom wrote a very detailed report.This sentence shows how to describe a report as being détaillé.Tatoeba #5579293 by Aiji, translation #4870462 by CK
- J'ai besoin d'une carte plus détaillée.I need a more detailed map.This sentence is useful for expressing a need for a map that is more détaillé.Tatoeba #5927178 by Aiji, translation #4497236 by CK
- Le rapport fournit une analyse exhaustive de la situation.The report provides a thorough analysis of the situation.
- Elle a donné des instructions précises sur la façon de procéder.She gave detailed instructions on how to proceed.
- Je souhaiterais avoir un compte rendu plus détaillé.I would like a more detailed report.
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Example conversation
Emma is showing Hugo her work project.
- HugoEmma, ton nouveau projet est très détaillé.Emma, your new project is very detailed.
- EmmaMerci Hugo, j'ai passé beaucoup de temps dessus.Thanks Hugo, I spent a lot of time on it.
- HugoOn voit que le travail est bien fait.We can see that the work is well done.
- EmmaC'est gentil de ta part.That is kind of you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “detailed” translations and entries détaillé, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
