raison

Definitions of raison
  1. noun
    the state of having good sense and sound judgment
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    type of:
    santé d'esprit
    normal or sound powers of mind
  2. noun
    reason
    synonyms: occasion
  3. noun
    the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination
    synonyms: bon sens, intelligence
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    type of:
    faculté
    one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
  4. noun
    grounds
    synonyms: compte
  5. noun
    a rational motive for a belief or action
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    types:
    occasion
    reason
    compte
    grounds
    type of:
    mobile rationnel, motif rationnel
    a motive that can be defended by reasoning or logical argument
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