Négatif
Example: Son attitude négative a influencé tout le groupe aujourd'hui.
Definition
"Négatif" describes an attitude, opinion, or condition characterized by pessimism, opposition, or the absence of positive qualities. For example, a "négatif" attitude involves focusing on unfavorable aspects or expecting undesirable outcomes.
Etymology
The word "négatif" comes from the Latin 'negativus,' meaning 'that which denies,' derived from 'negare,' meaning 'to deny.' It entered French in the late Middle Ages, retaining its sense of expressing negation or opposition. Did you know? The term also relates to photography, where a "négatif" is an image with reversed colors.
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"Négatif" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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