passif

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Latin passīvus.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /pa.sif/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

passif m (plural passifs)

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

Adjective[edit]

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

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

Derived terms[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • Turkish: pasif

Further reading[edit]

Norman[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Late Latin passivus.

Noun[edit]

passif m (plural passifs)

  1. (grammar) passive voice