No. 989 in French
active
The French word "active" means "active" or "energetic" in English.
In a sentence
Elle est très active dans son club sportif.
She is very active in her sports club.
Here, 'active' functions as an adjective describing a person's engagement and participation in activities.
Il active le processus en appuyant sur le bouton.
He activates the process by pressing the button.
In this sentence, 'active' is used as part of the verb 'activer', meaning 'to activate', showing an action of starting or enabling.
Une vie active est bénéfique pour la santé.
An active lifestyle is beneficial for health.
Here, 'active' describes a noun, emphasizing the vibrant and engaged nature of the lifestyle.
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