French Conversation · Level 90
58 words
French word
réaliste
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁealist/
Meaning
- adjectiverealistic
Example
Il est important d'être réaliste.
It is important to be realistic.
More examples
Il adopte une approche réaliste du problème.
He takes a realistic approach to the problem.
Core concept
A realistic outlook trims a desired outcome to fit evidence, resources, and constraints.
Common phrases
être réaliste
be realistic
une approche réaliste
a realistic approach
Similar words
raisonnable: Making sound, appropriate judgments without being driven by emotion or extreme demands.
pragmatique: Focusing on what works in practice rather than on theory.
pratique: Chosen for usefulness and ease of use.
Definition in French
Qui manifeste un sens pratique fondé sur l'observation de la réalité et des limites, en opposition à l'utopie ou aux attentes irréalistes.
Word origin
French réaliste combines the base réel with the suffix -iste, which denotes adherence to or association with a tendency; réel ultimately derives from Latin realis.
Usage tips
- The final e in réaliste is not pronounced, and the adjective keeps the same singular written form with masculine and feminine nouns.
Other meanings
- practicaladjective
Opposites
- irréalisteunrealisticadjective
- idéalisteidealisticadjective