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    Absurde (en. Absurd)

    /abˈsyʁd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Defies logic and common sense.
    It is absurd to think that the sun revolves around the Earth.
    C'est absurde de penser que le soleil tourne autour de la Terre.
    Unreasonable or illogical.
    His reasoning was so absurd that nobody took him seriously.
    Son raisonnement était si absurde que personne ne l'a pris au sérieux.
    Having an irrational character.
    He proposed an absurd solution to a complex problem.
    Il a proposé une solution absurde à un problème complexe.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'absurdus', meaning 'not corresponding to logic'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    absurd to the point of tears
    Something so absurd that it becomes comical.
    absurde à pleurer
    absurd situation
    A situation that cannot be explained by reason.
    situation absurde
    absurd reaction
    A response that does not correspond to the situation.
    réaction absurde

    Related Words

    absurdity
    The character of what is absurd.
    absurdité
    rational
    Conforming to reason.
    rationnel
    paradoxical
    Contrary to common opinion but true.
    paradoxal

    Slang Meanings

    That's absurd!
    When he said he could fly, I thought: that's absurd!
    Quand il a dit qu'il pouvait voler, je me suis dit : c'est de l'absurde!
    A real sketch
    That situation where he forgot his wallet was really a true sketch.
    Cette situation où il a oublié son porte-monnaie était vraiment un vrai sketch.