positively

positivement, favorablement

D’une manière qui exprime de l’approbation, de l’espoir ou une réaction favorable.

En anglais simple : In a way that shows approval, hope, or a good response.

• Try to think positively.
• The students responded positively to the new teacher.
• Her suggestion was received positively by the team.

Synonymes : favourably, optimistically

Contraires : negatively

Expressions courantes : think positively, respond positively, positively received

avec certitude, certainement

Sans laisser de doute sur la vérité d’une chose ou sur ce qui va arriver.

En anglais simple : In a way that leaves no doubt that something is true or will happen.

• I am positively certain.
• The witness positively identified the driver.
• We have not positively established what caused the fire.

Synonymes : definitely, certainly, conclusively

Expressions courantes : positively identify someone, positively certain, positively establish something

vraiment, absolument

Sert à renforcer une description, surtout quand quelque chose est surprenant ou extrême.

En anglais simple : Used to make a description stronger, especially when something is surprising or extreme.

• The cake was positively delicious.
• He looked positively delighted with his present.
• The idea of walking home in this storm is positively ridiculous.

Synonymes : absolutely, really, extremely

Expressions courantes : positively wonderful, positively ridiculous, positively delighted