French Conversation · Level 103
60 words
French word
irraisonné
Pronunciation
IPA/iʁɛzone/
Meaning
- adjectiveirrational
Example
Sa réaction était irraisonnée.
Her reaction was irrational.
More examples
Il a pris une décision irraisonnée qui a surpris tout le monde.
He made an irrational decision that surprised everyone.
Core concept
A reaction or decision that seems to arise without a reasoned path.
Common phrases
décision irraisonnée
irrational decision
réaction irraisonnée
irrational reaction
Similar words
déraisonnable: Lacking restraint or common sense, and therefore seeming unreasonable.
irrationnel: Not guided by reason and inconsistent with logic or calculation.
irréfléchi: Done without considering the matter carefully.
inconsidéré: Done without regard for others or possible consequences.
Definition in French
Qui agit sans raison apparente, dépourvu de logique dans son comportement.
Word origin
Irraisonné is built from Old French raison, meaning reason, with the negative prefix ir-, a form of in- used before r, so it denotes a lack of reason.
Usage tips
- Irraisonné is more formal than everyday sans raison and often describes a reaction, fear, or decision rather than a person.
Other meanings
- unreasonableadjective
Opposites
- raisonnéreasonedadjective
- raisonnablereasonableadjective