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specious argument

/ˈspiːʃəs ˈɑːɡjumənt/

Traduction: Argument qui semble à première vue correct ou logique, mais qui est en réalité trompeur, fallacieux, ou fondé sur un raisonnement faux.

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/ˈspiːʃəs ˈɑːɡjumənt/C1formal
  • frArgument qui semble à première vue correct ou logique, mais qui est en réalité trompeur, fallacieux, ou fondé sur un raisonnement faux.

An argument that appears to be correct or logical at first glance but is actually misleading, deceptive, or based on false reasoning.

  1. Misleading reasoningC1formal

    An argument that appears to be correct or logical but is actually false or deceptive.

    frargument spécieux

    • His specious argument convinced many people, but it was based on flawed data.
    • The politician used a specious argument to justify the new policy.
    • Don't be fooled by a specious argument that sounds good but lacks evidence.