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rational in French

rational in French is raisonnable, rationnel, rationnelle — rational means based on clear reasoning and logic rather than emotion.

rational in French

raisonnable
adj
Logically sound; not self-contradictory or otherwise absurd.
rationnel
adj
Logically sound; not self-contradictory or otherwise absurd.
rationnel
adj
(arithmetic) Of a number, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two integers.
rationnelle
adj
(arithmetic) Of a number, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two integers.

What does "rational" mean?

  1. adj Based on clear reasoning and logic rather than emotion.
    "A rational person would check the facts before sharing a rumour."
  2. adj In mathematics, describing a number that can be written as a fraction of two whole numbers.
    "Any whole number is a rational number because it can be written over one."
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rational in a sentence

  • A rational person would check the facts before sharing a rumour.
  • Try to make a rational decision instead of an impulsive one.
  • Any whole number is a rational number because it can be written over one.
  • The square root of two is not a rational number.

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What is "rational" in French?
"rational" in French is raisonnable, rationnel, rationnelle. rational means: Based on clear reasoning and logic rather than emotion.
How do you use "rational" in a sentence?
Example: "A rational person would check the facts before sharing a rumour." In French, "rational" is raisonnable, rationnel, rationnelle.
Are there other ways to say "rational" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "rational": raisonnable, rationnel, rationnelle.
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