paradox

• Nom désignant une affirmation, une situation ou une idée qui semble contradictoire ou logiquement inacceptable, mais qui peut receler une vérité cachée. Peut aussi désigner une contradiction ou une absurdité apparente.

A noun referring to a statement, proposition, or situation that appears to be self-contradictory or logically unacceptable, but may contain a hidden truth.

1. Self-contradictory statementB2formal

   A statement that appears to contradict itself but may contain a truth.

   paradoxe

   • The statement 'This sentence is false' is a classic paradox.
   • He presented a paradox that puzzled the entire audience.
   • The paradox of the liar has been debated for centuries.

   Synonymesabsurdityanomalycontradictionincongruityinconsistency

   Antonymesconsistencylogictruth

2. Contradictory situationB2formal

   A situation or concept that contains two opposite facts or qualities.

   paradoxe

   • It is a paradox that the more we learn, the more we realize how little we know.
   • The paradox of modern life is that we are more connected yet feel more alone.
   • The paradox of choice suggests that more options can lead to less satisfaction.

   Synonymesanomalyconflictcontradictiondichotomyenigmaincongruityinconsistencypuzzle