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positif

positive

adjective po-zee-TEEF Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: Latin 'positivus' (placed, settled)

Usage Note

Positif is used in medical contexts (un test positif), in attitude contexts (rester positif), and in photography for a positive print. The feminine form is positive. The noun le positif can refer to the positive side of a situation, while positivisme is the philosophical stance.

Examples

"Essaie de rester positif malgré les difficultés."

Natural Translation

Try to stay positive despite the difficulties.

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