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constructif

constructive

adjective kohn-strük-TEEF Rare

Usage Note

Constructif is most commonly used in the phrase critique constructive ('constructive criticism') and in discussions of dialogue or negotiations (un dialogue constructif). The feminine form is constructive. It contrasts with destructif ('destructive') and négatif ('negative').

Examples

"Ses remarques étaient toujours constructives."

Natural Translation

His remarks were always constructive.

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