French word

inactif

Pronunciation

IPA/inaktif/

Meaning

  • adjectiveinactive

Example

Le compte est inactif.

The account is inactive.

Illustration for inactif (inactive)

More examples

Mon abonnement est inactif et je ne peux pas accéder au contenu.

My subscription is inactive, and I can't access the content.

Core concept

An account or device sitting unused while its function remains available.

Common phrases

  • abonnement inactif

    inactive subscription

  • compte inactif

    inactive account

Similar words

dormant: Inactive for now, with the possibility of becoming active again.
inoccupé: Free because no person or thing is using the space or time.
désactivé: Made unable to operate by switching off a function or setting.

Definition in French

Qui est temporairement sans activité ou sans usage, c'est-à-dire en état de repos ou de non-emploi pour le moment.

Word origin

The French adjective inactif was formed with in-, meaning 'not', added to actif, which comes from Latin activus.

Usage tips

  • For a person, inactif describes a current lack of activity but does not by itself mean unemployed; au chômage is more specific.

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