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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.
    "Try to make a rational decision instead of an impulsive one."
  2. adj In mathematics, describing a number that can be written as a fraction of two whole numbers.
    "3/4 is a rational number, but pi is not."

rational in a sentence

  • Try to make a rational decision instead of an impulsive one.
  • His argument was calm and rational.
  • 3/4 is a rational number, but pi is not.

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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: "Try to make a rational decision instead of an impulsive one." 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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