French word

positivement

Pronunciation

IPA/pozitivəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbpositively

Example

Elle a répondu positivement à la proposition.

She responded positively to the proposal.

Illustration for positivement (positively)

More examples

Le patron a accueilli positivement la proposition.

The boss welcomed the proposal favorably.

Core concept

A favorable signal directed toward an idea or offer.

Common phrases

  • répondre positivement

    respond positively

  • accueillir positivement

    welcome favorably

  • réagir positivement

    react positively

Similar words

volontiers: Gladly and willingly, indicating consent.
certainement: Without doubt, expressing agreement or a positive response.

Definition in French

Marque une attitude positive ou l'acceptation d'une idée ou d'une offre.

Word origin

The adverb combines positif, from Latin positivus, with -ment, the regular French ending that forms many adverbs from adjectives.

Usage tips

  • Positivement is standard in formal and neutral French, while oui or j'accepte is more direct in a spoken acceptance.

Other meanings

  • affirmativelyadverb

Opposites

  • négativementnegativelyadverb

Related words

  • positifpositiveadjective
  • positivitépositivitynoun

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