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affirmative

UK
/əˈfɜːmətɪv/
US
/əˈfɜrmətɪv/

Translations

affirmativenoun
affirmatives
pl
UK
/əˈfɜː.mə.tɪv/
US
/əˈfɝː.mə.tɪv/
ouiAu sens de réponse d’accord ou de consentement, souvent dans un registre oral.
When asked if she would attend the meeting, she replied with an affirmative.
Lorsqu’on lui a demandé si elle assisterait à la réunion, elle a répondu par un oui.
Additional translations
camp favorableAu sens de camp qui soutient une proposition dans un débat.
Synonyms
acknowledgment
confirmation
agreement
assent
approval
affirmativeadjective
more affirmative
Comp.
most affirmative
Super.
UK
/əˈfɜːmətɪv/
US
/əˈfɜrmətɪv/
affirmatifAu féminin : affirmative.
She gave an affirmative nod when asked if she would attend the meeting.
Elle a fait un signe affirmatif quand on lui a demandé si elle assisterait à la réunion.
Additional translations
positifPour une idée de tonalité ou d’attitude encourageante.
Synonyms
confirmative
supportive
agreeing
assenting
positive
Antonyms
negative
affirmativeadverb
UK
/əˈfɜː.mə.tɪv/
US
/əˈfɝː.mə.tɪv/
Used chiefly as a standalone response meaning "yes" in radio/telecommunications and informal speech.
The committee members replied affirmative to each of the proposed changes.
Les membres du comité ont répondu affirmativement à chacune des modifications proposées.
affirmativeinterjection
Used chiefly in radio communication or military contexts as a standalone response meaning “yes”.
affimatifForme utilisée pour marquer l’accord, notamment dans le registre radio ou militaire.
"Affirmative, we are proceeding as planned," the pilot replied.
« Affirmatif, nous poursuivons comme prévu », a répondu le pilote.

Definitions

affirmativenoun
A statement or word that expresses agreement or consent.
When asked if she would attend the meeting, she replied with an affirmative.
The side in a debate that supports or argues in favor of a proposition.
The affirmative presented strong arguments to support the motion.
affirmativeadjective
Expressing agreement or consent.
She gave an affirmative nod when asked if she would attend the meeting.
Indicating that something is true or correct.
The test results were affirmative, confirming the diagnosis.
Positive in nature or tone.
His affirmative attitude helped boost the team's morale.
affirmativeadverb
In an affirmative manner; so as to express agreement or assent.
The committee members replied affirmative to each of the proposed changes.
affirmativeinterjection
Yes; used to indicate agreement, understanding, or affirmation.
"Affirmative, we are proceeding as planned," the pilot replied.
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