Passif describes a state of receiving action rather than initiating it.
30초 단어
- Refers to someone who does not take initiative.
- Describes a state of inaction or receiving an action.
- Used in grammar for the passive voice.
Vue d'ensemble
L'adjectif 'passif' (au féminin 'passive') décrit un état d'inaction ou de soumission. Il s'oppose directement à 'actif'. Que ce soit dans le comportement humain, la finance ou la linguistique, ce terme implique une absence de volonté propre ou d'action directe. 2) Modèles d'usage : On l'utilise souvent avec le verbe 'être' (ex: 'Il est passif face aux problèmes'). Il peut aussi décrire un système qui ne nécessite pas d'énergie extérieure. 3) Contextes courants : Dans la vie quotidienne, on qualifie de 'passif' quelqu'un qui se laisse porter par les événements. En finance, le 'passif' désigne les dettes ou les charges d'une entreprise. En grammaire, on parle de la 'voix passive' (ex: 'La pomme est mangée par Pierre'). 4) Comparaison : Contrairement à 'indifférent' qui marque un manque d'intérêt émotionnel, 'passif' souligne surtout le manque d'action physique ou décisionnelle. Il est plus neutre que 'soumis', qui implique une obéissance forcée.
예시
Il a adopté une attitude passive face aux changements.
everydayHe adopted a passive attitude toward the changes.
Le passif de la société est trop élevé.
formalThe company's liabilities are too high.
Ne sois pas si passif, propose quelque chose !
informalDon't be so passive, suggest something!
La voix passive est moins directe que la voix active.
academicThe passive voice is less direct than the active voice.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
rester passif
to remain passive
un rôle passif
a passive role
passif et actif
liabilities and assets
자주 혼동되는 단어
Pacifique refers to being peaceful or non-violent, whereas passif refers to a lack of action or initiative.
문법 패턴
How to Use It
사용 참고사항
Passif is used both as an adjective and a noun (in accounting). In everyday conversation, it usually carries a slightly negative connotation of lacking initiative. It is neutral when used in technical or grammatical contexts.
자주 하는 실수
Students often confuse 'passif' with 'pacifique'. Remember that passif is about action, while pacifique is about peace. Also, don't forget the feminine 'passive'.
Tips
Think of the opposite active
If you struggle to remember, associate passif with the English word passive. It is a direct cognate and shares the same meaning.
Watch the feminine agreement
Remember that the feminine form is 'passive' with an 'e' at the end. Make sure to agree it with the noun it modifies.
Passive smoking context
In French, we use 'tabagisme passif' to refer to secondhand smoke. This is a very common expression in health campaigns.
어원
Derived from the Latin 'passivus', from 'pati' meaning 'to suffer' or 'to endure'. It reflects the idea of undergoing an action rather than doing it.
문화적 맥락
In French society, being 'actif' is highly valued in professional environments. Being described as 'passif' is often seen as a critique of one's engagement or motivation.
암기 팁
Think of a 'pass' in a game where you just wait to receive the ball. You are being passive until it comes to you.
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문L'inactif désigne quelqu'un qui ne fait rien à un moment donné, alors que le passif suggère une tendance durable à ne pas agir ou à subir les choses.
Le contraire de passif est actif. Une personne active prend des initiatives et agit sur son environnement.
Oui, en comptabilité, le passif représente l'ensemble des dettes et obligations d'une entreprise. C'est un terme technique très courant.
C'est une attitude où l'individu accepte passivement les décisions des autres sans exprimer son opinion ou agir pour changer la situation.
셀프 테스트
Face aux critiques, il est resté totalement ___.
Le contexte montre une absence de réaction, ce qui correspond à passif.
Quelle expression est synonyme de passif ?
Être passif, c'est subir les événements.
est / son / attitude / très / passive
La structure sujet + verbe + adjectif est respectée.
점수: /3
Summary
Passif describes a state of receiving action rather than initiating it.
- Refers to someone who does not take initiative.
- Describes a state of inaction or receiving an action.
- Used in grammar for the passive voice.
Think of the opposite active
If you struggle to remember, associate passif with the English word passive. It is a direct cognate and shares the same meaning.
Watch the feminine agreement
Remember that the feminine form is 'passive' with an 'e' at the end. Make sure to agree it with the noun it modifies.
Passive smoking context
In French, we use 'tabagisme passif' to refer to secondhand smoke. This is a very common expression in health campaigns.
예시
4 / 4Il a adopté une attitude passive face aux changements.
He adopted a passive attitude toward the changes.
Le passif de la société est trop élevé.
The company's liabilities are too high.
Ne sois pas si passif, propose quelque chose !
Don't be so passive, suggest something!
La voix passive est moins directe que la voix active.
The passive voice is less direct than the active voice.
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