What does rationnel in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word rationnel in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use rationnel in French.

The word rationnel in French means rational, rational, rational number. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word rationnel

rational

adjectif (logique, méthodique)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il demanda une explication rationnelle de cet incident.
He demanded a rational explanation for the incident.

rational

adjectif (Maths : fractionnel, fractionnable) (Mathematics)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Pi, e, racine de 2, ne font pas partie des nombres rationnels.
Pi, e, and root of 2 are not rational numbers.

rational number

nom masculin (nombre fractionnaire) (mathematics)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Un nombre rationnel est un nombre entier divisé par un nombre entier : 3/4 est un nombre rationnel.

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