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    Biais (en. Bias)

    bjɛ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Disposition or tendency to adopt a particular viewpoint, even if it distorts reality.
    This cognitive bias can influence our judgment.
    Ce biais cognitif peut influencer notre jugement.
    Indirect, skewed mode.
    He took a detour to avoid traffic.
    Il a pris un biais pour éviter le trafic.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'biais', meaning 'oblique, skewed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    confirmation bias
    Tendency to seek information that confirms one's beliefs.
    biais de confirmation
    to take an indirect approach
    To adopt an indirect or oblique approach.
    prendre un biais

    Related Words

    prejudice
    Preconceived opinion, often unfavorable.
    préjugé
    obliquity
    The quality of being oblique or inclined.
    obliquité

    Slang Meanings

    A roundabout way to achieve a goal.
    He uses a bias to circumvent the rules.
    Il utilise un biais pour contourner les règles.
    To have a subjective viewpoint.
    His opinion is full of biases.
    Son opinion est pleine de biais.