active

• Décrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui agit, bouge ou est plein d'énergie, ou qui est en fonctionnement ou en cours d'utilisation.

Describes someone or something that is doing something, moving, or full of energy.

1. Engaged in physical activityA2formal

   Involving physical movement or exercise; energetic.

   Actif

   • She leads an active lifestyle with daily jogging.
   • He is an active member of the sports club.
   • The doctor recommended an active routine for better health.

   Synonymesathleticdynamicenergeticlivelyon the gospryvigorous

   Antonymesidleinactiveinertlazymotionlesspassivesedentarysluggishstaticstill

2. Functioning or operatingB1formal

   Currently working or in use; operational.

   En fonctionnement

   • The volcano is active and could erupt soon.
   • This email account is still active.
   • The project remains active until completion.

   Synonymesfunctioningin operationin useoperationaloperativerunningworking

   Antonymesdeaddefunctdisconnecteddormantidleinactiveinoperativenonfunctionaloff

3. Participating or involvedB1formal

   Taking part in activities or events; engaged.

   Participant ou impliqué

   • She is active in community volunteering.
   • He is an active participant in class discussions.
   • The company has active involvement in charity work.

   Synonymescontributingengagedinvolvedparticipatingworking

   Antonymesdetachedidleinactivepassiveuninvolved

4. Grammar: active voiceB2formal

   Referring to a verb form where the subject performs the action.

   voix active

   • 'The dog chased the cat' is in the active voice.
   • Use active sentences for clearer writing.
   • The teacher explained active versus passive constructions.

   Antonymespassive

• Nom désignant un agent chimique capable d'activité, une voix grammaticale indiquant que le sujet accomplit l'action, ou une personne participant activement à une organisation.

A noun referring to a chemical agent capable of activity, the grammatical voice indicating the subject performs the action, or a participating member of an organization.

1. Active voiceB2formal

   The grammatical voice where the subject performs the action of the verb.

   voix active

   • In the sentence 'The cat chased the mouse,' the verb is in the active.
   • The teacher explained the difference between the active and the passive.
   • Using the active makes your writing more direct and lively.

   Synonymesactive voice

   Antonymespassive

2. B2formal

   A person who is an actively participating member of an organization or group.

   Membre actif

   • The party's actives were crucial for the campaign's success.
   • Only actives are allowed to vote on the new bylaws.
   • The club has over a hundred actives this semester.

   Synonymesactivistmemberparticipant