French translation of tautological is 
tautologique

Meaning of "tautological" in English

Tautological refers to a statement that repeats its meaning unnecessarily or in a redundant way. It is often used in logic and rhetoric when an argument is stated in such a way that it is unfailingly true but adds no new information because the conclusion is pre-contained in the premise. Phrases that are considered tautological may sound repetitive or verbose. For example, the statement "free gift" is tautological since gifts are, by nature, supposed to be free. In other contexts, it can imply circular reasoning in an argument.

Meaning of "tautologique" in French

The French term "tautologique" carries a similar meaning to its English counterpart. It describes a statement that is needlessly repetitive or reasserts an idea in different words, resulting in redundancy. This concept frequently appears in logical discourse, where a proposition offers no real additional value because it inherently repeats the premise's content. For example, saying "Il pleut de la pluie" ("It rains rain") is tautological as the phenomenon of rain itself implies water falling.

Pronunciation of "tautological" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /tɔːtəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/.

Pronunciation Variations: English pronunciation of "tautological" does not significantly differ across dialects, though slight pronunciation differences may occur in the vowel sounds between British and American English, particularly in the stress and articulation of the second syllable.

Pronunciation of "tautologique" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /to.to.lɔ.ʒik/.

Pronunciation Variations: "Tautologique" is generally pronounced consistently across French-speaking regions. However, regional accents may slightly alter the emphasis or vowel pronunciation, but these variations are typically subtle.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The politician’s argument was tautological, offering little substance. - L’argument du politicien était tautologique, offrant peu de substance.
2. Her explanation seemed tautological and failed to clarify the issue. - Son explication semblait tautologique et n’a pas réussi à clarifier le problème.
3. The report was criticized for being overly tautological. - Le rapport a été critiqué pour être excessivement tautologique.
4. His tautological reasoning did not convince the audience. - Son raisonnement tautologique n’a pas convaincu l’audience.
5. The ad description was annoyingly tautological. - La description de l’annonce était énervante, car elle était tautologique.
6. Avoid tautological phrases to keep the writing concise. - Évite les phrases tautologiques pour garder le texte concis.
7. Her tautological statements led to confusion among the team. - Ses déclarations tautologiques ont entraîné la confusion au sein de l’équipe.
8. The survey results were presented in a tautological manner. - Les résultats de l’enquête ont été présentés de manière tautologique.
9. The concept seemed rather tautological and redundant. - Le concept semblait plutôt tautologique et redondant.
10. The lecture was filled with tautological comments. - La conférence était remplie de commentaires tautologiques.

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

Synonyms: redundant, repetitive, circular, verbose, superfluous, pleonastic, duplicative, needless, prolix, reiterative.

Antonyms: concise, succinct, terse, brief, laconic, compact, direct, short, straightforward, economical.

Similar Words: reiterative, wordy, long-winded, prolix, verbose.

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

Synonyms: redondant, pléonastique, répétitif, verbeux, superflu, prolixe, circulaire, inutile, surabondant, excessif.

Antonyms: concis, succinct, bref, direct, compact, laconique, précis, net, clair, frappant.

Similar Words: verbeux, redondant, répétitif.

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