reason

• Nom désignant la cause, l'explication ou la justification d'un événement ou d'une action, ou la faculté de l'esprit de penser, comprendre et former des jugements.

A noun referring to a cause, explanation, or justification for something, or the power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgments.

1. Cause or explanationA2formal

   A fact, situation, or intention that explains why something happens or is done.

   raison (cause ou explication)

   • The reason for the delay was heavy traffic.
   • What's your reason for wanting to change jobs?
   • He gave no reason for his sudden departure.

   Synonymesaccountbasiscauseexcuseexplanationgroundjustificationmotivepretextrationale

2. Ability to think logicallyB1formal

   The power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgements logically.

   raison (faculté de raisonner)

   • Humans have the power of reason.
   • She appealed to his reason rather than his emotions.
   • Philosophy studies the nature of human reason.

   Synonymescognitionintellectlogicrationalityreasoningsenseunderstanding

3. B1formal

   A justification or motive for an action or decision.

   raison (justification ou motif)

   • There is no good reason to doubt his honesty.
   • Money was the main reason behind his decision.
   • They had every reason to celebrate the victory.

   Synonymesbasiscausedefenseexcuseexplanationgroundjustificationmotiverationalewarrant

   Antonymesconsequenceeffectresult

• Verbe désignant le processus de pensée logique visant à former une conclusion ou un jugement, ou le fait de justifier une opinion par des arguments.

A verb used to indicate the process of thinking about something in a logical way to form a conclusion or judgment.

1. Think logicallyB1formal

   To use logical thinking to form conclusions or make judgments.

   raisonner

   • Children learn to reason at an early age.
   • She reasoned that it would be better to wait.
   • He reasoned out the solution to the puzzle.

   Synonymesconcludededuceinferrationalizethink

   Antonymesemoteguessintuit

2. Discuss or debateB2formal

   To talk or argue logically about something.

   discuter, débattre

   • They reasoned with him until he agreed.
   • The committee reasoned about the best approach.
   • She reasoned against the proposed changes.

   Synonymesarguecontenddebatedeliberatediscuss

Variantes phrasalreason out