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    Passive (en. Passive)

    /pɑ.siv/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    One who undergoes an action without actively participating.
    He has a passive attitude towards conflicts.
    Il a une attitude passive face aux conflits.
    One who shows no reaction.
    His passive behavior does not promote communication.
    Son comportement passif ne favorise pas la communication.
    In grammar, referring to a state or action undergone by the subject.
    The passive voice is used in certain grammatical constructions.
    La voix passive est utilisée dans certaines constructions grammaticales.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'passivus', meaning 'one who suffers'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    passive-aggressive
    An indirectly hostile or unpleasant behavior.
    passive-agressif
    the passive attitude
    Behavior of someone who does not actively react.
    l'attitude passive

    Related Words

    active
    One who acts, who interacts with their environment.
    actif
    receptive
    Capable of receiving or accepting without resistance.
    réceptif
    submission
    The state of accepting authority or a directive.
    soumission

    Slang Meanings

    A person who lets things happen without reacting.
    He is so passive that he always lets others decide.
    Il est tellement passif qu'il laisse toujours les autres décider.
    Someone who never gets involved in debates.
    She is passive in class, she never participates.
    Elle est passive en classe, elle ne participe jamais.