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    Relatif (en. Relative)

    [ʁelatif]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That depends on a context or a situation.
    The value of this object is relative.
    La valeur de cet objet est relative.
    Refers to something that has a relation or a connection with something else.
    Success is relative to the effort put in.
    Le succès est relatif à l'effort fourni.
    Refers to a term or a notion that can only be understood in relation to another.
    The concepts of big and small are relative.
    Les concepts de grand et petit sont relatifs.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'relativus', derived from 'relatio', which means 'relation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    relative to
    related to or concerning.
    relatif à
    in a relative framework
    in a given context.
    dans un cadre relatif
    relative to the context
    depending on the circumstances.
    relatif au contexte

    Related Words

    relation
    Connection or relation between things.
    relation
    relativity
    Concept that establishes that certain aspects vary according to a reference system.
    relativité
    to relate
    To make a connection or to tell something.
    relater

    Slang Meanings

    Not that important
    It's relative, there are worse things.
    C'est relatif, il y a pire.
    It depends on the point of view
    His opinion is relative.
    Son opinion est relative.