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    Raisons (en. Reasons)

    /ʁɛ.zɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Motives justifying an action or opinion.
    She gave several reasons to justify her choice.
    Elle a donné plusieurs raisons pour justifier son choix.
    Causes of a phenomenon or an event.
    The reasons for this climate change are complex.
    Les raisons de ce changement climatique sont complexes.
    Explanations that support a decision.
    He needs strong reasons to convince his colleagues.
    Il a besoin de raisons solides pour convaincre ses collègues.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ratio', which means reasoning or reason.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have one's reasons
    To have motives that may not be obvious to others.
    avoir ses raisons
    one more reason
    An additional justification.
    raison de plus
    to give reasons
    To present arguments or justifications.
    donner des raisons

    Related Words

    reasoning
    Process of logical thinking to reach a conclusion.
    raisonnement
    to reason
    To use logic to develop a thought or an argument.
    raisonner
    rationality
    Quality of what is logical and reasonable.
    rationalité

    Slang Meanings

    A humorous way to talk about justifications.
    He worked on his reasons like a pro; it was as if he was giving a presentation.
    Il a bossé sur ses raisons comme un pro, on aurait dit qu'il faisait un exposé.
    Used to refer to excuses that are not credible.
    His reasons were just hot air!
    Ses raisons, c'était du vent !