a priori
US /ˌeɪ praɪˈɔːraɪ/
UK /ˌeɪ praɪˈɔːraɪ/
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a priori, préalable
relating to or denoting reasoning or knowledge which proceeds from theoretical deduction rather than from observation or experience.
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It is difficult to make a priori assumptions about human behavior.
Il est difficile de faire des hypothèses a priori sur le comportement humain.
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The argument was based on a priori reasoning, not empirical evidence.
L'argument était basé sur un raisonnement a priori, et non sur des preuves empiriques.
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a priori, d'emblée
from theoretical deduction rather than from observation or experience.
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We know a priori that all bachelors are unmarried.
Nous savons a priori que tous les célibataires sont célibataires.
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The conclusion was reached a priori, without any new data.
La conclusion a été atteinte a priori, sans aucune nouvelle donnée.