No. 3,070 in French

négatives

"Negatives" refers to things that are lacking positive qualities or express denial, refusal, or contradiction.

In a sentence

Les critiques négatives concernant le film ont influencé sa popularité.
The negative reviews regarding the movie have influenced its popularity.
The word 'négatives' is used here as an adjective describing 'critiques,' indicating their unfavorable nature.
Il est important de rester fort face aux pensées négatives.
It is important to stay strong in the face of negative thoughts.
The word 'négatives' is used to describe 'pensées,' signifying thoughts that are harmful or pessimistic.
Les conséquences négatives de ces actions sont nombreuses.
The negative consequences of these actions are numerous.
In this sentence, 'négatives' qualifies 'conséquences,' emphasizing their undesirable effects.

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