French Conversation · Level 38
75 words
French word
agressivité
Pronunciation
IPA/agʁesivite/
Meaning
- feminine nounaggression
Example
Les enfants montrent parfois de l'agressivité quand ils sont fatigués.
When they are tired, the children sometimes show aggression.
More examples
Il a fait preuve d'agressivité lors de la réunion.
He displayed aggression during the meeting.
Core concept
A pressure that turns anger or hostility into outward words or actions.
Common phrases
montrer de l'agressivité
show aggression
faire preuve d'agressivité
display aggression
maîtriser son agressivité
control one's aggression
Similar words
agression: A direct act of attacking or harming another person.
hostilité: A lasting feeling of resentment or hostility toward someone.
Definition in French
Tendance à manifester hostilité envers autrui par des paroles ou des gestes.
Word origin
Agressivité is formed from the adjective agressif with the suffix -ité, while agressif ultimately comes from Latin aggredi, meaning to move toward or attack.
Usage tips
- Agressivité names a hostile tendency or manner, whereas agression names a specific act of attacking.