proactive

• Qualifie une personne ou une action qui prend des initiatives et agit à l'avance pour faire face aux difficultés attendues, plutôt que d'attendre qu'elles surviennent.

Describes a person or action that takes initiative and acts in advance to deal with expected difficulties, rather than waiting for them to happen.

1. Taking initiativeB2formal

   Acting in advance to control a situation rather than just responding to events after they happen.

   Proactif (qui prend les devants)

   • A proactive manager anticipates problems before they arise.
   • She took a proactive approach to her health by exercising regularly.
   • The company's proactive strategy helped it stay ahead of competitors.

   Synonymesactiveassertivedrivendynamicenterprisinggo-aheadmotivatedproductive

   Antonymesidleinactivepassivereactive

2. Influencing future eventsC1formal

   Describing an action or process that affects subsequent events or stimuli.

   Proactif (qui influence les événements futurs)

   • Proactive measures in education can prevent learning gaps.
   • The proactive effect of the policy was seen in the improved economy.
   • Proactive thinking involves planning for future challenges.

   Antonymesinactivepassivereactive