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“cartesian” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kaʁtezjɛ̃/

Example

Cette idée est cartésienne.

This idea is Cartesian.

Illustration for cartésien (cartesian)

How to say “cartesian” in French

“Cartesian” in French is cartésien.

An analytical outlook associated with Descartes and extended to methodical, reasoned thinking.

Full entry for cartésien: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cartésien

Son discours est cartésien.

His speech is Cartesian.

Tips for using cartésien

  • Applied to a person, cartésien can suggest orderly logic but may also imply limited attention to emotion, depending on context.

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