positive

• Décrit quelque chose de bon, d'optimiste ou de constructif ; également utilisé en mathématiques et en sciences pour désigner une valeur supérieure à zéro.

Describes something that is good, optimistic, or constructive; also used in mathematics and science to indicate a value greater than zero.

1. Optimistic or confidentA2formal

   Expressing hope, confidence, or a favorable attitude.

   Optimiste ou confiant

   • She has a positive outlook on life.
   • He gave a positive response to the proposal.
   • The team remained positive despite the challenges.

   Synonymescheerfulconfidentconstructiveencouragingfavorablehopefuloptimisticupbeat

   Antonymescynicalgloomynegativepessimistic

2. Certain or sureB1formal

   Having no doubt; completely sure about something.

   Certain, sûr

   • I am positive that I locked the door.
   • Are you positive about the time of the meeting?
   • She was positive she had seen him before.

   Synonymesassuredcertainconfidentconvinceddefinitesure

   Antonymesdoubtfuldubiousuncertainunsure

3. Favorable or goodB1formal

   Indicating agreement, approval, or a beneficial outcome.

   favorable, positif

   • The movie received positive reviews from critics.
   • The test results were positive for the treatment.
   • We need to focus on the positive aspects of the situation.

   Synonymesadvantageousaffirmativebeneficialcomplimentaryconstructiveencouragingfavorablegoodsupportive

   Antonymesadversebaddetrimentalharmfulnegativeunfavorable

4. Medical test resultB1formalmedical

   Indicating the presence of a particular substance, condition, or infection.

   positif (résultat de test)

   • Her pregnancy test was positive.
   • The patient tested positive for the virus.
   • A positive result requires further investigation.

   Synonymesreactive

   Antonymesnegative

• Nom désignant une qualité, un état ou une chose qui sont affirmatifs, constructifs ou utiles, souvent utilisé dans des contextes d'accord, d'optimisme ou de présence d'une condition.

A noun referring to a quality, state, or thing that is affirmative, constructive, or beneficial, often used in contexts of agreement, optimism, or presence of a condition.

1. Good or beneficial qualityB1formal

   A quality or aspect that is good, favorable, or advantageous.

   aspect positif

   • Every situation has its positives and negatives.
   • Focus on the positives of your experience.
   • The positive of this job is the flexible hours.

   Synonymesadvantageassetbenefitpluspro

   Antonymesdisadvantagedownsidedrawbackliabilitynegative

2. Test result indicating presenceB1formal

   A result from a test or examination that shows the presence of a substance, condition, or disease.

   positif (résultat de test)

   • The test came back as a positive for the virus.
   • She received a positive on her pregnancy test.
   • The lab reported a positive for the bacterial infection.

   Antonymesnegative

3. B2formal

   A photographic image in which the light and dark areas are the same as in the original subject.

   Image positive

   • He developed the film into positives.
   • The positive shows the scene in natural colors.
   • She prefers working with positives rather than negatives.

   Antonymesnegative