French word

activement

Pronunciation

IPA/aktivəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbactively

Example

Il cherche activement un emploi.

He is actively looking for work.

Illustration for activement (actively)

More examples

Elle participe activement aux réunions.

She actively participates in the meetings.

Core concept

A clear, sustained push toward a chosen goal.

Common phrases

  • chercher activement

    actively search

  • participer activement

    actively participate

  • travailler activement

    actively work

Similar words

volontairement: Of one's own free will, without being forced.
énergiquement: With strong energy and vigor.

Definition in French

Avec énergie et intention, en agissant de façon décidée.

Word origin

French forms activement from actif through the adverb-forming suffix -ment, and actif descends from Latin activus.

Usage tips

  • With chercher, activement is followed directly by a noun phrase, while chercher à takes an infinitive.

Opposites

  • passivementpassivelyadverb

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