Cartesian

kɑːrˈtiːʒən
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Translation of Cartesian into French,

Adjective

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mathematics

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pertaining to coordinate systems with orthogonal axes
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  • Cartesian coordinates are used in graphing equations.Les coordonnées cartésiennes sont utilisées pour tracer des équations.
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philosophy

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related to Descartes' ideas or methods
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  • The Cartesian approach emphasizes doubt and questioning.L'approche cartésienne met l'accent sur le doute et le questionnement.

Noun

1.

philosophy

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follower of Descartes' ideas and methods
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  • A Cartesian believes in the power of reason.Un cartésien croit au pouvoir de la raison.
2.

cat

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the Chartreux cat
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  • The Cartesian is known for its blue-grey fur.Le Chartreux est connu pour sa fourrure bleu-gris.
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Expressions with Cartesian: examples in English and translations in French

coordonnée cartésienne
The Cartesian coordinate of the point is (3, 4).
système de coordonnées cartésiennes
The Cartesian coordinate system helps in plotting graphs.
plan cartésien
The Cartesian plane helps visualize functions like y = x^2..
produit cartésien
The Cartesian product of A and B is A × B.
espace cartésien
In Cartesian space, each point is represented by coordinates like (x, y, z)..

Images of Cartesian

  • Cartesian: the Chartreux cat
    (cat) Chartreux

Synonyms and analogies of Cartesian in English

Examples of Cartesian in a sentence

  • Engineers often use Cartesian systems for design.
  • Her Cartesian reasoning was evident in the debate.
  • The Cartesian method influenced modern science.
  • As a Cartesian, he often debated about rationalism.
  • The Cartesian argued passionately about Descartes' principles.
  • The Cartesian is a rare breed in this region.

Translations of "Cartesian" in Context ordered by category and frequency

cartésienadj.

The class of facts is not in the scope of Cartesian doubt.

La classe des faits n'est nullement le champ du doute cartésien.

I will show how the Cartesian dualism allows to constitute a materialism.

Je montrerai ensuite comment le dualisme cartésien permet de fonder un matérialisme.

cartésianismenm.

I know you with your usual Cartesian.

Je te connais avec ton cartésianisme habituel.

Not enough can ever be said about the damage caused by Cartesian philosophy.

On ne dira jamais assez les méfaits du cartésianisme.

Chartreuxn.

It was created in 1358 by the Cartesian Order with the benediction of Pope Innocent VI.

Il fut créé en 1358 par l'Ordre des Chartreux avec la bénédiction du Pape Innocent VI.

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Cartesian: Examples and translations in context

In the seventeenth century, Cartesian philosophy had a profound impact on scientific and moral thought.

Au dix-septième, la philosophie cartésienne influence profondément la pensée scientifique et morale.

In analytic geometry, an ellipse can be described using a Cartesian equation.

En géométrie analytique, on peut décrire une ellipse à l'aide d'une équation cartésienne.

It acts on the left brain, stimulates the Cartesian and analytical sense.

Elle agit sur le cerveau gauche, stimule le sens cartésien et analytique.

This is a modern interpretation of the Cartesian evil demon problem.

Il s'agit d'une interprétation moderne du problème de démon cartésien.

Monsieur is not a Cartesian, as far as is known.

Monsieur n'est pas cartésien pour autant que je sache.

For us, the Cartesian mystery of psychosomatic union is displaced.

Pour nous, le mystère cartésien de l'union psychosomatique se déplace.

He took a more Cartesian approach of the human spirit.

Il a pris une position plus cartésienne de l'esprit humain.

His faith is not primarily based on experimental facts or even on historical facts, exactly as ensured as experimental facts. This equivalence has been very clearly demonstrated by Vico, in response to a Cartesian attitude pushed to the absurd.

Sa foi ne repose pas d'abord sur des faits expérimentaux ou même historiques, d'ailleurs tout aussi assurés que les faits expérimentaux comme l'a si bien montré Vico, en réaction à un cartésianisme poussé à l'absurde.

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