English–French
“rational” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁasjonɛl/
Example
Sa décision est rationnelle.
Her decision is rational.
How to say “rational” in French
“Rational” in French is rationnel.
An orderly mind weighing reasons before choosing.
Example sentences with rationnel
Pour résoudre le problème, il faut une approche rationnelle.
To solve the problem, a rational approach is needed.
Tips for using rationnel
- Rationnel sounds more formal and analytical than raisonnable, which more often means sensible or moderate in everyday speech.