non sequitur

• Affirmation ou conclusion qui ne découle pas logiquement de l'argument ou des preuves précédents ; erreur de raisonnement où le discours est incohérent.

A statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous argument or evidence; a logical fallacy where the reasoning is disconnected.

1. Logical fallacyC1formal

   A statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous argument or evidence.

   Non sequitur

   • His argument was a non sequitur, as it didn't relate to the topic.
   • The politician's response was a complete non sequitur.
   • In the debate, she pointed out the non sequitur in his reasoning.

2. Unexpected remarkB2informal

   A remark that seems out of place or unrelated to the current conversation.

   Remarque hors de propos

   • He suddenly said, 'I like elephants,' which was a total non sequitur.
   • Her comment about the weather was a non sequitur during the serious discussion.
   • The joke was a non sequitur that left everyone confused.