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Translation

active, busy

Word origin

From Latin activus, from agere ('to do, to drive'). The same verb gives English 'act', 'agent' and 'agenda'.

Origin
Latin
Root
activus
English cognates
active, act, agent

Grammar

Feminineactive
Masc pluralactifs
Fem pluralactives

Examples

- -vingts .

My grandfather is still very active at eighty.

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She leads an active, simple life.

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Active members of the club pay less.

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He remains active in local politics.

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Get more involved, time goes quickly.

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This word is part of lesson 47.