reason
/ˈɹiːzən/ verbe C1- To deduce or come to a conclusion by being rational.
- To perform a process of deduction or of induction, in order to convince or to confute; to argue.
- To arrange and present the reasons for or against; to examine or discuss by arguments; to debate or discuss. · I reasoned the matter with my friend.
- To persuade by reasoning or argument. · to reason one into a belief; to reason one out of his plan
- To overcome or conquer by adducing reasons. · to reason down a passion
- To find by logical process; to explain or justify by reason or argument. · to reason out the causes of the librations of the moon
He/she/it reasons · Prétérit reasoned · Participe passé reasoned · Forme en -ing reasoning
Formes du verbe
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- He/she/it
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- Prétérit
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- Participe passé
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- Forme en -ing
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Verbes à particule et expressions
Dans la bibliothèque
The poor beast replied, not without a touch of reason: “Why do you ask me?
“May I venture to inquire the reason of this unexpected visit?” said M.
With the rapid instinct of selfishness, Caderousse readily perceived the solidity of this mode of reasoning; he gazed, doubtfully, wistfully, on Danglars, and then caution supplanted generosity.
One of them, turning about, said to him: “That is the very reason why we are so cautious; for if you yesterday treated us better than the Goats you have had so long, it is plain also that if others came after us, you would in the same manner prefer them to ourselves.”
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