Valide
Example: Son argument est valide malgré les critiques nombreuses.
Definition
"Valide" describes an argument, reason, or statement that is logically sound, well-founded, and acceptable despite criticism. It means that the point made is credible and holds up under scrutiny, as in the phrase "Son argument est valide malgré les critiques nombreuses."
Etymology
The word "valide" comes from the Latin "validus," meaning strong or effective. It entered French with a similar sense of being legally or logically sound. Did you know? The root "validus" also gave rise to the English word "valid," reflecting the shared Latin heritage.
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"Valide" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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