pragmatic

• Qualifie une personne ou une approche qui est pratique et axée sur la résolution raisonnable et réaliste des problèmes, plutôt que sur le respect strict de théories ou d'idéaux.

Describes a person or approach that is practical and focused on dealing with things sensibly and realistically, rather than following fixed theories or ideals.

1. Practical approachB2formal

   Dealing with things sensibly and realistically, focusing on practical results rather than theory.

   Pragmatique (approche pratique)

   • She took a pragmatic approach to solving the budget crisis.
   • His pragmatic decision saved the company from bankruptcy.
   • We need a pragmatic solution, not an idealistic one.

   Synonymesbusinesslikedown-to-earthhardheadedmatter-of-factno-nonsensepracticalrealisticsensibleunsentimentalutilitarian

   Antonymesidealisticimpracticalquixotictheoretical

2. Realistic and sensibleB2formal

   Characterized by a practical, matter-of-fact way of thinking or acting.

   Pragmatique (sens pratique)

   • He is a pragmatic leader who focuses on achievable goals.
   • The pragmatic choice was to accept the compromise.
   • Her pragmatic advice helped me make a difficult decision.

   Synonymesbusinesslikedown-to-earthhardheadedmatter-of-factpracticalrealisticsensibleutilitarian

   Antonymesidealisticimpracticalquixoticunrealisticvisionary

• Nom désignant un édit impérial qui acquiert force de loi fondamentale dans un pays.

A noun referring to an imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land.

1. C2formal

   An imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land.

   Pragmatique (décret)

   • The Pragmatic Sanction of 1713 ensured the succession of Maria Theresa.
   • The emperor issued a pragmatic to settle the succession dispute.
   • Historians study the pragmatic as a key legal document of the era.

   Synonymesdecreeedictfiatmandateordinancesanction