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French
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin passīvus.
Pronunciation
Noun
passif m (plural passifs)
- (grammar) the passive voice
- (accounting) liability
- Coordinate term: actif
Adjective
passif (feminine passive, masculine plural passifs, feminine plural passives)
- passive
- (gay slang) bottom
- Antonym: actif
Derived terms
Descendants
Further reading
Norman
Etymology
From Late Latin passivus.
Noun
passif m (plural passifs)
- (grammar) passive voice