absurde
/ap.syʁd/
absurd
Cette situation est complètement absurde.
This situation is completely absurd.
general
Lacking in logic or reason; ridiculous or unreasonable
Il a fait une remarque absurde.
He made an absurd remark.
Often used to describe situations, statements, or behaviors that defy common sense.
Collocations
une situation absurdean absurd situationun raisonnement absurdean absurd argumentun comportement absurdeabsurd behavior
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Common Usage
In French, 'absurde' is often used to describe situations or statements that are illogical or unreasonable, similar to its English equivalent.
Word Origin
From Latin 'absurdus', meaning 'out of tune' or 'deaf', from 'ab-' (away) + 'surdus' (deaf).
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to express disbelief or frustration at illogical or unreasonable things.
Word Breakdown
ab-
away from
prefix-surdus
deaf
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