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    Raisonne (en. Reason)

    /ʁɛ.zon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Said of a person who uses logic and reason.
    She has always demonstrated rational thinking.
    Elle a toujours fait preuve d'une pensée raisonne.
    Based on rational principles.
    This choice is very reasonable given the circumstances.
    Ce choix est très raisonne compte tenu des circonstances.
    Related to reason, enlightened by reflections.
    His speech was reasoned and well-structured.
    Son discours était raisonne et bien structuré.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'rationare', which means 'to reason'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to reason out loud
    To think while speaking, to express one’s thoughts.
    raisonner à voix haute
    to reason calmly
    To discuss in a calm and thoughtful manner.
    raisonner avec calme
    to act reasonably
    To behave according to logic and prudence.
    agir raisonnablement

    Related Words

    reason
    Ability to understand, to reflect, and to judge.
    raison
    reasoning
    Process of thinking logically.
    raisonnement
    irrational
    Not based on reason.
    irrationnel

    Slang Meanings

    To ponder or deliberate about something.
    Before deciding, take a moment to reason.
    Avant de décider, prends un moment pour raisonne.
    To act in a sensible and thoughtful manner.
    This is not a reasonable act, think carefully.
    Ce n'est pas un acte raisonne, réfléchis bien.