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rationalize Meaning in French (rationalize signification en français)

rationaliser, justifier
rationaliser in English:rationalize
Phonetic:ʁasjɔnalize
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de rationalize en français est rationaliser, justifier. (Fournir une explication logique ou plausible à ses actions, croyances ou sentiments, souvent pour dissimuler les véritables motivations.)

Definitions of Rationalize

  1. 1
    verb
    justifier

    To provide a logical or plausible explanation for one's actions, beliefs, or feelings, often to conceal the real motives.

    Fournir une explication logique ou plausible à ses actions, croyances ou sentiments, souvent pour dissimuler les véritables motivations.

  2. 2
    verb(formal)
    rationaliser

    To reorganize a company, system, or process to make it more efficient and logical, often by eliminating waste or duplication.

    Réorganiser une entreprise, un système ou un processus pour le rendre plus efficace et logique, souvent en éliminant le gaspillage ou les doublons.

Example Sentences

“He tried to rationalize his decision to quit his job, but his friends saw through his excuses.”

Il a essayé de justifier sa décision de quitter son emploi, mais ses amis ont vu clair dans ses excuses.

“The company plans to rationalize its operations by merging several departments.”

L'entreprise prévoit de rationaliser ses opérations en fusionnant plusieurs départements.

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenserationalized
present participlerationalizing
nounrationalization
adjectiverational
adverbrationally

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

rationalize one's behaviorcollocation

To find reasons or excuses for one's actions, especially when they might be questionable or morally ambiguous.