French translation of illogical is 
illogique

Meaning of "illogical" in English

The word "illogical" refers to reasoning or actions that are contrary to or devoid of logic. It is often used to describe thought processes, arguments, or decisions that lack a clear, rational structure. An illogical argument may be based on faulty reasoning or assumptions rather than well-supported evidence. The use of the term commonly implies a disordered mindset or an irrational approach to solving problems or understanding situations.

Meaning of "illogique" in French

"Illogique" in French holds the same significance as its English counterpart, referring to ideas, thoughts, or actions that defy logical reasoning. It indicates a flaw in the logical structure of an argument or decision-making process. An "illogique" thought or action does not follow the conventional principles of logic, making it hard to justify or understand based on rational thinking. The term is often used critically to point out inconsistencies in reasoning or behavior.

Pronunciation of "illogical" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ɪˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

Pronunciation Variations: In American English, "illogical" is pronounced similar to the British version but with a slightly more pronounced "r" sound in some dialects. Regional accents might also affect the vowel sounds slightly, although the pronunciation remains largely consistent.

Pronunciation of "illogique" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /i.lɔ.ʒik/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "illogique" remains mostly uniform throughout France, with slight variations in intonation. Variations may occur in regions with strong dialects, but the core sounds stay consistent across French-speaking areas.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. It seemed illogical to invest more money in a failing business. (Il semblait illogique d'investir plus d'argent dans une entreprise en faillite.)
2. Her explanation was completely illogical and confused everyone. (Sa explication était complètement illogique et a confondu tout le monde.)
3. Choosing him as the leader was an illogical decision. (Le choisir comme leader était une décision illogique.)
4. The argument presented in the debate was illogical. (L'argument présenté dans le débat était illogique.)
5. Ignoring the data made the conclusion illogical. (Ignorer les données rendait la conclusion illogique.)
6. It is illogical to expect results without putting in effort. (Il est illogique de s'attendre à des résultats sans fournir d'effort.)
7. Their approach to solving the problem was illogical. (Leur approche pour résoudre le problème était illogique.)
8. Wearing a winter coat in summer is quite illogical. (Porter un manteau d'hiver en été est assez illogique.)
9. The plot of the film was illogical, confusing the audience. (L'intrigue du film était illogique, ce qui a dérouté le public.)
10. Arguing without facts is purely illogical. (Argumenter sans faits est purement illogique.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "illogical" in English

Synonyms: irrational, unreasonable, unsound, absurd, inconsistent, fallacious, senseless, unreasoned, implausible, incongruous.

Antonyms: logical, rational, reasonable, sound, coherent, sensible, consistent, plausible, grounded, cogent.

Similar Words: unstructured, disorganized, confused, chaotic, random, arbitrary, unfounded, baseless, groundless, impractical.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "illogique" in French

Synonyms: irrationnel, insensé, incohérent, absurde, inconsistant, fallacieux, déraisonnable, infondé, non structuré, aberrant.

Antonyms: logique, rationnel, raisonnable, cohérent, sensé, fondé, structuré, plausible, consistant, convaincant.

Similar Words: désorganisé, confus, chaotique, arbitraire, injustifié, dénué de sens, inadéquat, inapproprié, inopportun, inconsidéré.

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