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proof by contradiction in French

proof by contradiction in French is preuve par l'absurde, raisonnement par l'absurde.

proof by contradiction in French

preuve par l'absurde
noun
(mathematics, logic) The proof of a statement adduced by deriving a contradiction from the statement's negation.
raisonnement par l'absurde
noun
(mathematics, logic) The proof of a statement adduced by deriving a contradiction from the statement's negation.
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What is "proof by contradiction" in French?

"proof by contradiction" in French is preuve par l'absurde, raisonnement par l'absurde.

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Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "proof by contradiction": preuve par l'absurde, raisonnement par l'absurde.

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