English–French

“negative” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/negatif/

Example

Sa remarque était très négative.

The remark was very negative.

Illustration for négatif (negative)

How to say “negative” in French

“Negative” in French is négatif.

A judgment with its focus on faults, problems, or unfavorable aspects.

Full entry for négatif: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with négatif

Les spectateurs ont laissé des avis négatifs sur le film.

The spectators left negative opinions about the film.

Tips for using négatif

  • The adjective agrees in gender: négatif is masculine and négative is feminine, with plural forms négatifs and négatives.

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