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nounnounadjective

l’agressif

aggressive

Qui montre de la colère ou cherche à attaquer ou provoquer les autres.

Definition & meaning

Agressif means aggressive. It can describe:

  • A person or animal who is hostile, threatening, or inclined to attack.
  • Behavior, words, or a tone that are confrontational or harsh.
  • A thing that has a damaging or irritating effect, such as a harsh chemical.
  • A strategy or approach that is forceful and assertive, such as an aggressive marketing campaign.

Grammar & Word origin

Agressif is an adjective. Its forms are agressif (masculine singular), agressive (feminine singular), agressifs (masculine plural), and agressives (feminine plural).

It comes from the Latin aggressivus, related to aggredi, “to approach” or “to attack.”

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • hostile — hostile; emphasizes opposition or unfriendliness.
  • violent — violent; suggests greater physical or emotional force.
  • offensif — offensive or attack-oriented; often used for tactics or strategies.

Antonyms:

  • pacifique — peaceful; opposed to conflict.
  • doux — gentle; can describe a person, manner, or product.
  • défensif — defensive; contrasts with an attacking approach.

Common phrases & collocations

  • comportement agressif — aggressive behavior
  • ton agressif — an aggressive tone
  • produit agressif — a harsh or irritating product
  • stratégie commerciale agressive — an aggressive business strategy

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Examples

Ma voisine pense que son chien reste parfois agressif avec les étrangers.adjective

My neighbor thinks that her dog sometimes remains aggressive with strangers.

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