French Conversation · Level 43
75 words
French word
pragmatique
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁagmatik/
Meaning
- adjectivepractical
Example
Soyons pragmatiques et trouvons une solution.
Let's be practical and find a solution.
More examples
Elle propose une stratégie pragmatique pour avancer.
She proposes a practical strategy to move forward.
Core concept
A workable path through real-world constraints toward a solution.
Common phrases
une approche pragmatique
a realistic approach
une solution pragmatique
a practical solution
Similar words
pratique: Convenient and easy to use for everyday needs.
réaliste: Based on realistic judgments and restrained expectations.
raisonnable: Sensible, balanced, and appropriate in judgment.
utile: Providing value or help toward a specific purpose.
Definition in French
Qui cherche des actions utiles et réalisables pour résoudre un problème, en tenant compte des contraintes pratiques.
Word origin
French pragmatique comes from Latin pragmaticus, from Greek pragmatikos and pragma, meaning a deed or practical matter.
Usage tips
- Pragmatique has the same spelling for masculine and feminine singular forms, while the plural is pragmatiques.