Attitude (en. Attitude)

/a.ti.tyd/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A way of thinking or feeling that determines behavior.
His positive attitude inspired the whole team.
Son attitude positive a inspiré toute l'équipe.
Body position that expresses a mood or feeling.
He had an open attitude during the discussion.
Il avait une attitude ouverte lors de la discussion.
State of mind regarding a situation or a person.
His attitude towards the project was skeptical.
Sa attitude envers le projet était sceptique.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'aptitūdinem', meaning 'disposition, aptitudes'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have an attitude
to adopt a particular behavior.
avoir une attitude
to change one's attitude
to modify one's way of thinking or acting.
changer d'attitude
a defiant attitude
provocative or casual behavior.
une attitude de défi

Related Words

behavior
the manner of acting or conducting oneself.
comportement
disposition
state of mind or natural inclination.
disposition
posture
physical position of the body, often revealing an attitude.
posture

Slang Meanings

arrogant attitude
He always has that arrogant attitude in his conversations.
Il a toujours cette attitude arrogant dans ses conversations.
to have a big head
Since his success, he displays a big head and a distant attitude.
Depuis son succès, il affiche une grosse tête et une attitude distante.