French translation of tautologous is 
tautologie

Meaning of "tautologous" in English

The word "tautologous" refers to a statement that is redundant or repetitive, essentially saying the same thing twice in different words. It originates from the Greek word "tautologos," combining "tauto," meaning "the same," and "logos," meaning "word" or "reason." In logical or rhetorical contexts, tautologous statements are considered unnecessary as they do not provide new information or clarity. Such expressions can be found in both everyday language and more formal discourse, often used for emphasis but sometimes leading to confusion or dilution of meaning.

Meaning of "tautologie" in French

In French, "tautologie" similarly refers to a statement that repeats the same idea using different words, thus not adding any new information. This rhetorical term comes from the Greek "tautologos." In both casual conversation and formal discourse, tautologies may be employed deliberately for emphasis, although they often are seen as redundant or lacking substance. Like in English, tautologies in French are considered useful in some contexts to reinforce a point, albeit risking the perception of verbosity or unnecessary repetition.

Pronunciation of "tautologous" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /tɔːˈtɒləɡəs/

Pronunciation Variations: In American English, the pronunciation leans towards /tɔˈtɑːləɡəs/. The emphasis in both dialects is on the second syllable, but vowel stresses slightly differ.

Pronunciation of "tautologie" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /to.tɔ.lɔ.ʒi/

Pronunciation Variations: French pronunciation remains consistent across regions, with slight variations in stress emphasis depending on regional accents, but generally follows standard French phonetic rules.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The phrase "free gift" is tautologous. (La phrase "cadeau gratuit" est tautologique.)
2. Critics noted that his speech was tautologous and repetitive. (Les critiques ont noté que son discours était tautologique et répétitif.)
3. She avoided writing a tautologous sentence in her essay. (Elle a évité d'écrire une phrase tautologique dans son essai.)
4. His explanation seemed tautologous and unclear. (Son explication semblait tautologique et peu claire.)
5. The argument contained several tautologous points. (L'argument contenait plusieurs points tautologiques.)
6. Using tautologous phrasing can dilute the message's impact. (Utiliser des phrases tautologiques peut diluer l'impact du message.)
7. The statement was dismissed as tautologous and unhelpful. (La déclaration a été rejetée comme tautologique et inutile.)
8. Her remarks were dismissed as tautologous repetitions. (Ses remarques ont été rejetées comme des répétitions tautologiques.)
9. The professor advised against tautologous writing in assignments. (Le professeur a déconseillé d'écrire de manière tautologique dans les devoirs.)
10. The policy was criticized for being tautologous and lacking clarity. (La politique a été critiquée pour être tautologique et manquer de clarté.)

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

Synonyms: redundant, repetitive, pleonastic, circular, verbose.

Antonyms: concise, succinct, laconic, terse, brief.

Similar Words: superfluous, unnecessary, duplicative, reiterative, wordy.

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

Synonyms: pléonasme, redondance, répétition, cliché, boursouflure.

Antonyms: concis, succinct, laconique, bref, précis.

Similar Words: verbiage, superflu, inutile, duplication, prolixe.

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