passif

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French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin passīvus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pa.sif/
  • (file)

Noun

passif m (plural passifs)

  1. (grammar) the passive voice
  2. (accounting) liability
    Coordinate term: actif

Adjective

passif (feminine passive, masculine plural passifs, feminine plural passives)

  1. passive
  2. (gay slang) bottom
    Antonym: actif

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Turkish: pasif

Further reading

Norman

Etymology

From Late Latin passivus.

Noun

passif m (plural passifs)

  1. (grammar) passive voice