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absurd in French

absurd in French is absurde — absurd means so unreasonable or illogical that it seems ridiculous.

absurd in French

absurde
adj
Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly. [from mid-16th c.]

What does "absurd" mean?

  1. adj So unreasonable or illogical that it seems ridiculous.
    "It seems absurd to pay more for postage than for the book itself."
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absurd in a sentence

  • It seems absurd to pay more for postage than for the book itself.
  • It would be absurd to walk five miles when the bus stops outside.

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What is "absurd" in French?
"absurd" in French is absurde. absurd means: So unreasonable or illogical that it seems ridiculous.
How do you use "absurd" in a sentence?
Example: "It seems absurd to pay more for postage than for the book itself." In French, "absurd" is absurde.
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