positive in French
positive in French is positif, strictement positif — positive means optimistic, constructive, or good in effect.
positive in French
positif
strictement positif
(mathematics, of a number) Greater than zero. [from the 18th c.]
positif
(mathematics, of a number) Greater than zero. [from the 18th c.]
positif
What does "positive" mean?
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adj Optimistic, constructive, or good in effect.
"He gave us some positive feedback about the project."
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adj Certain or confident about something.
"Are you positive that this is the right address?"
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adj Greater than zero, in mathematics.
"Five is a positive number, but minus five is not."
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adj Showing the presence of a substance or condition being tested for, as in a medical test.
"The pregnancy test was positive, and they were delighted."
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positive in a sentence
- He gave us some positive feedback about the project.
- She stayed positive despite the setback.
- Are you positive that this is the right address?
- She was positive she had seen him at the station.
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What is "positive" in French?
"positive" in French is positif, strictement positif. positive means: Optimistic, constructive, or good in effect.
How do you use "positive" in a sentence?
Example: "He gave us some positive feedback about the project." In French, "positive" is positif, strictement positif.
Are there other ways to say "positive" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "positive": positif, strictement positif.
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