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substantive in French

substantive in French is substantif, direct — substantive means of the essence or essential element of a thing.

substantive in French

substantif
adj
Having substance; enduring; solid; firm; substantial.
direct
adj
(chemistry, of a dye) Not needing the use of a mordant to be made fast to that which is being dyed.
substantif
adj
(chemistry, of a dye) Not needing the use of a mordant to be made fast to that which is being dyed.

What does "substantive" mean?

  1. adj Of the essence or essential element of a thing.
  2. adj Constituting the substance of content rather than its style, and thus always nontrivial.
  3. adj Having substance; enduring; solid; firm; substantial.
  4. adj Applying to essential legal principles and rules of right.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "substantive" in French?

"substantive" in French is substantif, direct. substantive means: Of the essence or essential element of a thing.

Are there other ways to say "substantive" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "substantive": substantif, direct.

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