plausible

• Se dit d'un argument, d'une explication ou d'une affirmation qui semble raisonnable ou susceptible d'être vrai, sans être prouvé.

Describes an argument, explanation, or statement that seems reasonable or likely to be true.

1. Seemingly reasonable or believableB2formal

   Appearing to be true, reasonable, or valid, though not necessarily proven.

   plausible (vraisemblable)

   • Her explanation for being late sounded plausible.
   • The detective found a plausible motive for the crime.
   • It is a plausible theory, but we need more evidence.

   Synonymesbelievableconceivablecrediblelikelyreasonabletenable

   Antonymesimplausibleincredibleunbelievableunconvincingunlikely

2. Likely or probableB2formal

   Having a reasonable chance of being true or happening.

   vraisemblable

   • There is a plausible scenario where the plan succeeds.
   • The scientist offered a plausible hypothesis for the results.
   • It seems plausible that the economy will recover soon.

   Synonymesbelievableconceivablecrediblelikelyprobablereasonable

   Antonymesimplausibleimprobableincredibleunlikely