reasonable

• Décrit quelque chose qui est juste, sensé ou fondé sur le bon sens, ou qui est modéré et acceptable dans son ampleur ou son prix.

Describes something that is fair, sensible, or based on good judgment.

1. Fair and sensibleB1formal

   Based on good sense and logic; not extreme or excessive.

   raisonnable, sensé

   • She made a reasonable request for a day off.
   • His argument was reasonable and well-supported.
   • It is reasonable to expect a response within a week.

   Synonymesfairjudiciousjustlogicalmoderatepracticalrationalsensiblesoundwise

   Antonymesexcessiveextremeillogicalirrationalsenselessunfairunreasonable

2. Moderate in priceB1informal

   Not too expensive; affordable.

   Modéré dans le prix

   • The hotel offers reasonable rates for its rooms.
   • We found a restaurant with reasonable prices.
   • The cost of the repair was quite reasonable.

   Synonymesaffordablebudgetcheapeconomicalfairinexpensivelow-costmoderate

   Antonymescostlydearexpensiveoverpriced

3. Acceptable or satisfactoryB1formal

   Good enough for a particular purpose; adequate.

   raisonnable

   • The quality of the work was reasonable.
   • She gave a reasonable explanation for her absence.
   • The team achieved a reasonable level of success.

   Synonymesacceptableadequateall rightdecentfairpassablesatisfactorytolerable

   Antonymesinadequateunacceptableunsatisfactory