active

Signification (Anglais)

Adj

1. Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives.
2. Quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble.
3. In action; actually proceeding; working; in force
4. (specifically) In action; actually proceeding; working; in force
5. Given to action; constantly engaged in action; energetic; diligent; busy
6. Requiring or implying action or exertion
7. Given to action rather than contemplation; practical; operative
8. Brisk; lively.
9. Implying or producing rapid action.
10. About verbs.
11. About verbs.
12. About verbs.
13. Eligible to be processed by a compiler or interpreter.
14. Not passive.
15. (of a homosexual man) enjoying a role in anal sex in which he penetrates, rather than being penetrated by his partner.

Noun

1. A person or thing that is acting or capable of acting.
2. Any component that is not passive. See Passivity (engineering).

Concepts

actif

dynamique

énergique

agissant

vif

laborieux

voix active

assidu

activement

entreprenant

participant

vivant

active

éveillé

fort

heureux

😀

joyeux

brave

qui a de la race

positif

travailleur

animé

vigilant

vital

forme active

voix

agile

agil

allant

animée

dégourdi

en fonction

en service

mode actif

plein de verve

radio-actif

remuant

énergisant

effectif

énergétique

diligent

être aggressif

Opposé de

passive, indolent, still, quiescent, dormant, extinct, dull, sluggish, inert, tranquil, sedentary, theoretical, speculative, slow, bottom

Synonymes

energetic

lively

vigorous

busy

agile

diligent

brisk

alive

industrious

dynamic

quick

alert

spry

nimble

working

effective

persevering

hardworking

active voice

sprightly

restless

efficient

aggressive

operative

vivacious

smart

prompt

live

strong

perky

functioning

assiduous

in action

keen

mobile

acting

sprited

adroit

powerful

spirited

participating

functional

forceful

animated

clever

inaction

fighting

animate

enterprising

operational

Traductions

attivo

activo

aktiv

actief

actiu

ativo

tätig

bedrijvig

werkzaam

bedrijvend

rührig

ενεργός

activo

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈæk.tɪv/

Étymologie (Anglais)

Hérité de moyen anglais: actyf

In summary

From Middle English actyf, from Old French actif, from Latin āctīv(us), from agere (“to do, to act”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₂éǵeti. By surface analysis, act + -ive.

Phrases

The band was very active with live performances in and outside their native country .

Le groupe était très actif avec des performances live dans et à l'extérieur de leur pays natal.

He was also active in the Manchester Statistical Society .

Control an active connection multiplexing master process .

Contrôlez un processus maître multiplexant de connexion active.

Our earth is geologically active , while other planets in the solar system are not .

Notre Terre est géologiquement active, tandis que d'autres planètes du système solaire ne le sont pas.

Active voice is used in a clause whose subject expresses the main verb's agent .

La voix active est utilisée dans une clause dont le sujet exprime l'agent du verbe principal.