How to Say "Active" in French

actif

/ak.tif/

The English word "active" is translated into French as actif.

The adjective is used to describe someone or something that is brisk, lively.

Meaning: brisk, lively (adj)

How does it change in a sentence?

The masculine singular is actif, the feminine singular is active, the masculine plural is actifs and the feminine plural is actives.

/ak.tif/

A person who is 'active' in a political sense might be called an militant in French, even if they aren't a soldier.
The term actif can also refer to a person's assets or capital in a financial context, rather than just a lively personality.
In French, if you describe a person as being actif, you might actually be implying they are busy or hardworking rather than just physically energetic.

Tom est très actif.
Tom is very active.
This sentence is useful for showing how to describe a person using actif.
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C'est un volcan actif.
This is an active volcano.
This sentence is useful for describing an active volcano using actif.
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Il est actif et en forme.
He's active and fit.
This sentence is useful for describing someone who is both active and fit using actif.
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Mon frère est un sportif énergique, toujours prêt pour de nouvelles aventures.
My brother is an energetic athlete, always ready for new adventures.
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Two friends are discussing a new student in their class.

Léa

Le nouveau garçon est très actif en classe.
The new boy is very active in class.
Hugo

Oui, il est vraiment vif et dynamique.
Yes, he is really quick and dynamic.
Léa

Il participe à tous les projets.
He participates in all the projects.
Hugo

C'est un élève très sérieux.
He is a very serious student.

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