English–French

“paradoxical” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁadɔksal/

Example

Sa réaction est paradoxale.

Her reaction is paradoxical.

Illustration for paradoxal (paradoxical)

How to say “paradoxical” in French

“Paradoxical” in French is paradoxal.

A result that seems to clash with logic or expectation yet still holds true.

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

Example sentences with paradoxal

Cette situation est paradoxale parce qu'elle produit l'effet inverse.

This situation is paradoxical because it produces the opposite effect.

Tips for using paradoxal

  • The adjective agrees in gender and number, so feminine singular uses paradoxale and plural forms are paradoxaux or paradoxales.

“paradoxical” in other languages