French word

informatif

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃fɔʁmatif/

Meaning

  • adjectiveinformative

Example

Ton message était informatif et clair.

Your message was informative and clear.

Illustration for informatif (informative)

More examples

Le guide était informatif pour les nouveaux employés.

The guide was informative for the new employees.

Core concept

A clear map of facts and key points that guides understanding and judgment.

Common phrases

  • message informatif

    informative message

  • guide informatif

    informative guide

Similar words

utile: Useful for solving everyday problems or achieving practical goals.
pratique: Easy to use and convenient in everyday situations.
clair: Clear and easy to understand.
intéressant: Able to attract attention and spark interest.

Definition in French

Qui apporte des renseignements clairs et utiles sur un sujet, souvent employé pour décrire un texte, un exposé ou un message.

Word origin

French informatif was formed from informer, ultimately from Latin informare, with the adjective-forming suffix -atif.

Usage tips

  • Informatif describes the clarity or information value of a message, not whether it is interesting, which is intéressant, or generally useful, which is utile.

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