French word

neutre

Pronunciation

IPA/nøtʁ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveneutral

Example

Je reste neutre.

I remain neutral.

Illustration for neutre (neutral)

More examples

Le modérateur a gardé une tonalité neutre pendant l'émission.

The moderator maintained a neutral tone during the broadcast.

Core concept

A balanced middle position that takes no side and leaves no strong visual or emotional impression.

Common phrases

  • attitude neutre

    neutral attitude

  • position neutre

    neutral position

  • tonalité neutre

    neutral tone

Similar words

impartial: Treating both sides fairly without favoring either one.
objectif: Based on facts and observations rather than personal feelings.
indifférent: Showing little interest or concern about people or events.
modéré: Avoiding extremes and expressing ideas or taking action moderately.

Definition in French

Désigne une position ou une qualité sans parti pris ni teinte marquée, employé pour une attitude, un point de vue ou une caractéristique physique.

Word origin

The French adjective neutre comes from Latin neuter, "neither of the two," with the form shaped by Latin neutralis.

Usage tips

  • Neutre describes deliberate lack of bias, whereas indifférent usually describes lack of concern or interest.

Other meanings

  • neuternoun

Opposites

  • partisanpartisanadjective
  • subjectifsubjectiveadjective

Related words

  • neutraliténeutralitynoun
  • neutraliserneutralizeverb
  • neutralisationneutralizationnoun

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