actif

actif
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. active
Nos enfants sont très actifs. Ils aiment toutes sortes de sports.Our children are very active. They love all kinds of sports.
b. dynamic
Mon amie Laura est très active ! Elle participe à de nombreuses activités après l'école.My friend Laura is so dynamic! She's involved in numerous after-school activities.
a. active
Notre club de lecture compte de nombreux membres actifs. Nos discussions sont toujours très animées !Our book club has many active members. Our discussions are always lively!
a. active
La levure doit être active pour que le pain lève.The yeast must be active in order for the bread to rise.
b. effective
Le médicament que prend Mathieu est très actif.The medicine that Mathieu is taking is very effective.
a. active
La bourse a été très active aujourd'hui.The stock market was very active today.
a. active
Ma prof dit que les francophones utilisent plus de verbes actifs que les anglophones.My professor says that French speakers use more active verbs than English speakers.
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
masculine or feminine noun
a. member of the workforce
Papa, j'ai 18 ans et je suis actif. Je peux contribuer au loyer maintenant.Papa, I'm 18 years old, and I'm a member of the workforce. I can contribute to the rent now.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. active voice
Ne dites pas « Cela m'est arrivé. » Dites « Je l'ai fait. » Utilisez l'actif.Don't say "That happened to me." Say "I did that." Use the active voice.
a. asset
Parmi les actifs d'Omer, il y a un bateau et une villa dans le sud de la France.Among Omer's assets, there's a boat and a villa in the South of France.
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