English to French Meaning of passive - passif

Passive :
passif

inactif, passif, inerte, indifférent, paresseux, inopérant, léthargique, sans emploi, oisif, engourdi, languissant, obtus, plombé, insensé, inanimé, flegmatique, tolérant, durable, sans effort, ennuyé, désintéressé, incurieux, impersonnel

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Definitions of passive in English
Noun(1) the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source
Adjective(1) lacking in energy or will(2) peacefully resistant in response to injustice(3) expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb
Examples of passive in English
(1) Several passive cooling systems have been developed and tested.(2) An underacknowledged distinction in studies of legitimacy centers on whether the organization seeks active support or merely passive acquiescence.(3) Most optical gas sensors are passive , relying on the inherent spectroscopic properties of the gases themselves.(4) Numerous simple declarative sentences, at times virtually unconnected conceptually, and rampant use of the passive voice make the book difficult to read.(5) The question is simply this: do these words give us a true example of a verb that is middle or passive in form but active in meaning?(6) A passive solar hot-water system preheats water for the showers, and a photovoltaic array supplements municipal electricity.(7) I tuned the passive sensors to their highest level.(8) A handful of misspellings, constant use of the passive voice, and frequent repetitiveness mar the study.(9) Instead, the memo I circulated to the faculty was firmly rooted in the third person and utilized the passive voice.(10) In winter, the passive system makes use of the buffer zone for cooling and the mechanical system provides heating.(11) From passive viewing to active buying is just another step.(12) But I really do hate passive voice and buried claims like the plague.(13) The 82845GV GMCH is just adjacent, and is cooled by a rather small passive heatsink only.(14) The passive voice gives a sense of detached and objective authority that, in contrast to the imperative mode, is expressive of neutrality.(15) The second report lapsed into the passive voice.(16) Choose active or passive verbs for their special effects.
Related Phrases of passive
(1) passive voice ::
voix passive
(2) passive smoking ::
Tabagisme passif
(3) the passive voice ::
la voix passive
(4) passive resistance ::
Resistance passive
(5) passive verb ::
Verbe passif
(6) passive immunity ::
Immunité passive
Synonyms
Adjective
1. inactive ::
inactif
2. submissive ::
soumis
3. emotionless ::
vide d'émotion
4. peaceful ::
paisible
Noun
5. passive voice ::
voix passive
Antonyms
1. resistant ::
résistant
Different Forms
passive, passively, passiveness, passives
Word Example from TV Shows
Would a passive guy barge in here

Would a PASSIVE guy barge in here

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 17

I'm not too shy and passive.

I'm not too shy and PASSIVE.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 17

She thought it made you seem too shy and passive.

She thought it made you seem too shy and PASSIVE.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 17

...who is a sexually passive outdoorsman?

...who is a sexually PASSIVE outdoorsman?

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 3

Thieves are caught by chasing them,\Nand we’re too passive.

Thieves are caught by chasing them,
and we’re too PASSIVE.

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 7

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