French word

affirmatif

Pronunciation

IPA/afiʁmatif/

Meaning

  • adjectiveaffirmative

Example

Sa réponse était affirmative.

Her answer was affirmative.

Illustration for affirmatif (affirmative)

More examples

Son ton était affirmatif quand il a accepté.

His tone was affirmative when he agreed.

Core concept

A clear yes-shaped signal that confirms a statement, answer, or decision.

Common phrases

  • réponse affirmative

    affirmative response

  • attitude affirmative

    affirmative attitude

  • formulation affirmative

    affirmative wording

Similar words

positif: Showing a positive result or assessment.
net: Expressed clearly, with no uncertainty or ambiguity.
assuré: Showing confidence and a lack of hesitation.
formel: Following formal requirements or procedures.

Definition in French

Qui indique une affirmation ou une réponse positive utilisée pour confirmer.

Word origin

Affirmatif comes from French affirmer and ultimately Latin affirmare, meaning 'to make firm', with -atif forming an adjective.

Usage tips

  • In ordinary conversation, oui is more natural, while affirmatif often marks a formal, official, or procedural confirmation.

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