Raisonné (en. Reasoned)

/ʁɛ.zɔ.ne/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a thought or action based on reason.
His decision was reasoned and well thought out.
Sa décision était raisonnée et bien réfléchie.
Who shows common sense.
He expressed reasoned arguments.
Il a exprimé des arguments raisonné.
Relates to logic and rationality.
This reasoning is very reasoned and clear.
Ce raisonnement est très raisonné et clair.

Etymology

From the verb 'raisonner', derived from the Latin 'rationare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a reasoned thought
To have a thought based on reason.
avoir une pensée raisonnée
to act in a reasoned manner
To act in a thoughtful and logical way.
agir de manière raisonnée

Related Words

reason
Ability to think and judge logically.
raison
reasoning
Mental process of establishing logical relationships.
raisonnement
rational
Which is in accordance with reason and logic.
rationnel

Slang Meanings

To have good reflexes in a discussion.
He is always reasoned when it comes to debating.
Il est toujours raisonné quand il s'agit de débattre.
To be clear-minded in one's choices.
She is very reasoned in her financial decisions.
Elle est très raisonnée dans ses décisions financières.