French translation of tautology is 
tautologie

Meaning of "tautology" in English

In English, a tautology refers to a statement that is redundant, as it repeats itself or is self-reinforcing. This can occur in logical expressions, where the conclusion restates the premises, or in language, where phrases or sentences repeat ideas using different words. The term is used in various fields, including philosophy, logic, and everyday language. Tautologies are often seen as logical fallacies since they do not provide new information or insights.

Meaning of "tautologie" in French

In French, "tautologie" has a similar meaning to its English counterpart. It refers to a repetitive or redundant statement in which the conclusion merely restates the premises or provides no additional informative content. Common in logic and rhetoric, a tautologie is criticized for failing to advance an argument or illuminate a subject. Like in English, it describes both formal logical expressions and everyday language where redundancy reduces clarity and effectiveness.

Pronunciation of "tautology" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /tɔːˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

In English, "tautology" is generally pronounced as /tɔːˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/, with minimal regional variation. In American English, the first syllable might sound slightly more like /tɑː/, but the pronunciation remains largely consistent across dialects.

Pronunciation of "tautologie" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /to.to.lɔ.ʒi/

In French, "tautologie" is pronounced /to.to.lɔ.ʒi/. While pronunciation may slightly vary between regions, the standard pronunciation is commonly used throughout France and French-speaking countries.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The phrase "free gift" is often considered a tautology. (La phrase "cadeau gratuit" est souvent considérée comme une tautologie.)
2. In logic, a tautology is a formula that is true in every possible interpretation. (En logique, une tautologie est une formule vraie dans toutes les interprétations possibles.)
3. His argument was dismissed because it was based on tautology. (Son argument a été rejeté parce qu'il reposait sur une tautologie.)
4. Saying "I saw it with my own eyes" is an example of tautology. (Dire "je l'ai vu de mes propres yeux" est un exemple de tautologie.)
5. The politician's speech contained much tautology but little substance. (Le discours du politicien contenait beaucoup de tautologie mais peu de substance.)
6. Tautologies can make writing seem verbose. (Les tautologies peuvent donner une impression de verbosité à l'écriture.)
7. Sometimes tautology is used deliberately for emphasis. (Parfois, la tautologie est utilisée volontairement pour insister.)
8. The redundancy in the document is a form of tautology. (La redondance dans le document est une forme de tautologie.)
9. "It is what it is" is a modern tautology used casually. ("C'est comme ça" est une tautologie moderne utilisée familièrement.)
10. Philosophers often debate the use of tautology in logic. (Les philosophes débattent souvent de l'utilisation de la tautologie en logique.)

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

Synonyms: redundancy, repetition, pleonasm, reiteration, duplication, circular reasoning.

Antonyms: -, -.

Similar Words: cliché, banality, truism, platitude, superfluity.

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

Synonyms: redondance, pléonasme, répétition, itération, duplication.

Antonyms: -, -.

Similar Words: cliché, banalité, truism, platitude, superfluité.

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