détailler

to detail, to describe in detail

verb deh-tah-YEH Rare

Origin: From détail (detail), from Old French detaillier (to cut in pieces)

Also means

to sell retail (commerce)

Usage Note

Détailler has two distinct uses: in everyday speech it means to explain or describe something thoroughly (détailler un plan), while in commercial language it means to sell at retail (vendre en détail). The noun détail covers both meanings — les détails (details) and vente au détail (retail). Learners of business French should know both senses.

Examples

"Elle a détaillé chaque étape du processus."

Natural Translation

She described each step of the process in detail.

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