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    Raisonnable (en. Reasonable)

    /ʁɛ.zɔ.nabl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Able to make sensible and balanced decisions.
    A reasonable person knows how to listen to both sides before making a judgment.
    Une personne raisonnable sait écouter les deux côtés avant de se prononcer.
    Not exaggerating in one's requests or needs.
    He made a reasonable offer for the car.
    Il a fait une offre raisonnable pour la voiture.
    In accordance with logic or reason.
    It is reasonable to think that the economy will recover.
    Il est raisonnable de penser que l'économie se redressera.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'rationabilis', derived from 'ratio' which means 'reason'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    anything reasonable
    Everything that is done in a thoughtful and measured way.
    toute chose raisonnable
    to have a reasonable reasoning
    Possessing clear and coherent logic.
    avoir un raisonnement raisonnable
    reasonable request
    A request that is fair and proportionate.
    demande raisonnable

    Related Words

    reason
    Ability to think and judge logically.
    raison
    rational
    Who is based on reason.
    rationnel
    to reason
    To form logical judgments or conclusions.
    raisonner

    Slang Meanings

    Just a little crazy.
    This idea is a bit reasonable, isn't it?
    Cette idée est un peu raisonnable, non ?
    Not too extreme.
    He has a reasonable style; he doesn't follow all the trends.
    Il a un style raisonnable, il ne suit pas toutes les tendances.