Positivement (en. Positively)

/pɔ.zi.tiv.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates an affirmation or a favorable attitude.
She responded positively to my proposal.
Elle a répondu positivement à ma proposition.
By signaling an optimistic or encouraging attitude.
He approached the project positively.
Il a abordé le projet positivement.
To express agreement clearly.
They reacted positively to the news.
Ils ont réagi positivement aux nouvelles.

Etymology

Comes from the word 'positive', which comes from the Latin 'positivus', meaning 'established' or 'affirmed'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

see things positively
Adopt an optimistic perspective.
voir les choses positivement
react positively
Respond in a favorable manner.
réagir positivement
think positively
Have an optimistic thought.
penser positivement

Related Words

positive
That which affirms or has an affirmed value.
positif
positivity
Quality of being positive, optimistic.
positivité
affirmation
Action of declaring something as true.
affirmation

Slang Meanings

It's all good.
Did you receive this news? It's all good, positively!
Reçois cette nouvelle ? C'est du tout bon, positivement !
Totally for it.
He's totally for this project, really positively.
Il est à fond pour ce projet, vraiment positivement.