Justifié (en. Justified)

/ʒystifje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That has received a justification, a basis.
His act was justified by exceptional circumstances.
Son acte était justifié par des circonstances exceptionnelles.
Rendered legitimate or acceptable.
She presented justified arguments for her request.
Elle a présenté des arguments justifiés pour sa demande.
That is supported by evidence or reasons.
Justified decisions are easier to accept.
Les décisions justifiées sont plus faciles à accepter.

Etymology

The word comes from the verb 'justifier' which means to prove the legitimacy or validity of something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

justified by the facts
To account for the evidence or arguments that support a statement.
justifié par les faits
justified in his choices
To be able to explain or defend one's decisions.
justifié dans ses choix

Related Words

justification
Action of justifying, proving something.
justification
justifier
One who justifies or provides evidence.
justificateur
justifiable
That can be justified.
justifiable

Slang Meanings

Justified (in an informal context): used to describe someone with valid reasons.
He's completely right, his attitude is justified.
Il a tout à fait raison, son attitude est justifiée.
Justified 100%: being completely in the right.
After everything that happened, she is justified 100%.
Après tout ce qui s'est passé, elle est justifiée à 100%.