passively

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière passive » ou « sans participation active ni résistance ». Décrit des actions ou états où le sujet subit l'action plutôt que de l'accomplir, ou lorsqu'une personne reste inactive ou soumise.

An adverb meaning "in a passive manner" or "without active participation or resistance." It describes actions or states where the subject receives the action rather than performing it, or where a person remains inactive or submissive.

1. Without active participationB2formal

   In a way that involves accepting or allowing what happens without active response or resistance.

   passivement

   • He sat passively while the argument escalated.
   • She listened passively to the lecture without taking notes.
   • The audience watched passively as the performance unfolded.

   Synonymesidlysubmissively

   Antonymesactivelyassertively

2. In a submissive mannerB2formal

   In a way that shows submission or lack of initiative.

   passivement (soumission)

   • The employee passively accepted the new policy without question.
   • He passively followed the instructions without offering any input.
   • She reacted passively to the criticism, not defending herself.

   Synonymesmeeklyobedientlysubmissivelytamely

   Antonymesactivelyaggressivelyassertivelyforcefullypositively