A2 adjective Neutre #506 le plus courant

positive

/ˈpɒzətɪv/

To be hopeful and confident about a situation, or to think about the good parts rather than the bad. It can also describe a result that shows something is present, such as in a medical test or a scientific study.

Exemples

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I try to have a positive attitude every morning when I wake up.

I try to have a positive attitude every morning when I wake up.

2

The committee reached a positive conclusion regarding the new proposal.

The committee reached a positive conclusion regarding the new proposal.

3

Stay positive, I'm sure things will get better soon!

Stay positive, I'm sure things will get better soon!

Famille de mots

Nom
positivity
Adverbe
positively
Adjectif
positive
Apparenté
positivism
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Astuce mémo

Think of the plus sign (+) in math. It adds value and goes up, just like a positive person’s energy.

Quiz rapide

If you want to be happy, it helps to have a ______ outlook on life.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : positive

Exemples

1

I try to have a positive attitude every morning when I wake up.

everyday

I try to have a positive attitude every morning when I wake up.

2

The committee reached a positive conclusion regarding the new proposal.

formal

The committee reached a positive conclusion regarding the new proposal.

3

Stay positive, I'm sure things will get better soon!

informal

Stay positive, I'm sure things will get better soon!

4

The research showed a positive correlation between exercise and mental health.

academic

The research showed a positive correlation between exercise and mental health.

5

We received positive feedback from our main client about the project.

business

We received positive feedback from our main client about the project.

Famille de mots

Nom
positivity
Adverbe
positively
Adjectif
positive
Apparenté
positivism

Collocations courantes

positive attitude positive attitude
positive results positive results
positive thinking positive thinking
positive feedback positive feedback
positive impact positive impact

Phrases Courantes

Stay positive

Stay positive

Think positive

Think positive

A positive sign

A positive sign

Souvent confondu avec

positive vs possessive

Possessive relates to owning things or being jealous, while positive relates to optimism.

positive vs definite

While 'positive' can mean 'certain' (e.g., I'm positive), 'definite' is more commonly used for facts that are fixed.

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Notes d'usage

In addition to meaning 'optimistic', 'positive' is used in medical contexts to mean that a virus or condition was found. It can also mean 'certain' or 'sure' in spoken English.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the word 'positive' to describe a person who is 'nice,' but it specifically refers to their outlook or the results of an action.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the plus sign (+) in math. It adds value and goes up, just like a positive person’s energy.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'positivus', meaning 'settled' or 'placed by agreement'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used before a noun (a positive person) Used after a linking verb (He is positive) Can be followed by 'that' clause (I am positive that it's true)
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, 'positive thinking' is a popular concept encouraged in self-help and business for personal success.

Quiz rapide

If you want to be happy, it helps to have a ______ outlook on life.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : positive

Mots lis

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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