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No. 4,625 in French

négative

"Negative" or "pessimistic."

In a sentence

  • La réponse à cette question est négative.

    The answer to this question is negative.

    In this sentence, 'négative' is used to describe the nature of a response that is not in agreement or affirmative.

  • Elle a une attitude négative envers cet investissement.

    She has a negative attitude towards this investment.

    Here, 'négative' characterizes a person's attitude, suggesting skepticism or disbelief.

  • Les effets négatifs de cette décision sont nombreux.

    The negative effects of this decision are numerous.

    In this case, 'négative' qualifies 'effects,' indicating undesired or harmful consequences.

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