préciser
Préciser is a French verb meaning to specify, to make explicit, or to clarify by giving precise details. It is a transitive verb used to request or supply more exact information, and it commonly appears in both spoken and written language, including formal or administrative contexts.
Etymology: Préciser derives from the adjective précis, itself from Latin precisus, formed from praecidere “to cut
Grammatical notes: Préciser is a regular -er verb. In the present tense the forms are: je précise,
Usage notes: Préciser takes a direct object indicating what is being clarified (préciser les modalités, les
See also: précision, précis, précision dans le langage juridique et administratif.