French translation of tautologize is 
tautologize

Meaning of "tautologize" in English

"Tautologize" refers to the act of expressing something in a redundant or repetitive manner without adding any additional information or value. This term is often used in linguistic contexts where expressions, arguments, or statements unnecessarily repeat the same concept using different words. Tautologizing can weaken an argument by making it verbose and less precise. People are sometimes unaware that they are tautologizing, as it can easily occur in casual speech or writing when clarity or emphasis is overdone.

Meaning of "tautologize" in French

In French, "tautologize" is translated as "tautologiser." It carries the same meaning of using redundant language or repeating ideas without adding new information. This term sees its usage in formal linguistic or rhetorical contexts where the precision of language is crucial. Just as in English, tautologizing can diminish the impact of an argument by making it wordy and unnecessarily complex. Understanding when one is tautologizing is important for both written and spoken communication to ensure clarity and precision.

Pronunciation of "tautologize" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [tɔːˈtɒl.əˌdʒaɪz]

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation may slightly vary based on regional accents such as American or British. In American English, the vowels may sound slightly more drawn out, whereas in British English, the pronunciation is typically more clipped.

Pronunciation of "tautologize" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [to.to.lɔ.ʒi.ze]

Pronunciation Variations: In French, pronunciation might vary slightly between different Francophone regions, but generally maintains a similar stress and vowel pronunciation. The rhythm of the pronunciation in Franco-Canadian or African French may slightly differ from European French.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. He often tends to tautologize when explaining his theories.
   (Il a souvent tendance à tautologiser en expliquant ses théories.)

2. To avoid sounding repetitive, try not to tautologize your points.
   (Pour éviter de paraître répétitif, essayez de ne pas tautologiser vos arguments.)

3. Her essay could be improved if she didn't tautologize in her conclusions.
   (Son essai pourrait être amélioré si elle ne tautologisait pas dans ses conclusions.)

4. The politician's speech was criticized for its tendency to tautologize key messages.
   (Le discours du politicien a été critiqué pour sa tendance à tautologiser les messages clés.)

5. In order to persuade effectively, one must avoid the urge to tautologize.
   (Pour persuader efficacement, il faut éviter de tautologiser.)

6. During the debate, he was accused of tautologizing instead of providing new insights.
   (Lors du débat, il a été accusé de tautologiser au lieu de fournir de nouvelles perspectives.)

7. Tautologizing can sometimes be used for comedic effect, albeit unintentionally.
   (Tautologiser peut parfois être utilisé à des fins comiques, bien que de manière involontaire.)

8. Teachers often advise students to revise their work to avoid tautologizing.
   (Les enseignants conseillent souvent aux élèves de réviser leur travail pour éviter de tautologiser.)

9. The lecture was engaging, despite a few moments of tautologizing.
   (La conférence était captivante, malgré quelques moments de tautologisation.)

10. Tautologizing in legal documents can lead to confusion rather than clarity.
    (Tautologiser dans les documents juridiques peut entraîner de la confusion plutôt que de la clarté.)

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

Synonyms: repeat, reiterate, duplicate, redundantly express, paraphrase, restate, rephrase.

Antonyms: clarify, simplify, condense, summarize.

Similar Words: elaborate, expound.

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

Synonyms: répéter, redire, rabâcher, paraphraser, reformuler.

Antonyms: clarifier, simplifier, condenser, résumer.

Similar Words: élaborer, expliquer.

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