constructive

kənˈstrʌktɪv
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Translation of constructive into French

Adjective

1.

helpful

helping to improve or develop something
  • Her feedback was very constructive for improving my writing skills..Ses commentaires ont été très constructifs pour améliorer mes compétences en écriture.
2.

construction

related to building or construction
  • The engineer provided constructive plans for the new bridge.L'ingénieur a présenté un projet architectural pour le nouveau pont.
3.

legal

TECH.
inferred or deemed by law
TECH.
  • The court recognized a constructive trust in the case.Le tribunal a reconnu l'existence d'un présumé trust dans cette affaire.
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Expressions with constructive: examples in English and translations in French

critiques constructives
His constructive criticism helped the team perform better.
licenciement déguisé
She claimed constructive dismissal after months of harassment.
licenciement déguisé
démission forcée
She claimed constructive discharge after facing constant harassment at work.
manquement constructif
The court ruled it as a constructive breach.
contrat implicite
The court imposed a constructive contract to ensure fairness.
dividende réputé
dividende implicite
The IRS classified the loan as a constructive dividend.

Synonyms and analogies of constructive in English

Examples of constructive in a sentence

  • The meeting was filled with constructive suggestions.
  • The architect's constructive approach improved the building's design.
  • Constructive techniques were used in the renovation project.
  • The judge ruled it as a constructive eviction.
  • They argued for a constructive discharge in the employment case.

Translations of "constructive" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
constructifadj.

She likes to offer constructive feedback to help her colleagues improve.

Elle aime donner un avis constructif pour aider ses collègues à s'améliorer.

positifadj.

Her positive attitude opened the door to a constructive dialogue with management.

Son attitude positive a ouvert la porte à un dialogue constructif avec la direction.

impliciteadj.

Delayed decisions will give rise to constructive authorisation only in exceptional cases.

Le dépassement du délai n'entraîne une autorisation implicite qu'à titre exceptionnel.

fructueuxadj.

Greater openness towards the academic world would also be constructive.

Une plus grande ouverture au monde universitaire serait aussi fructueuse.

utileadj.

He appreciated the rectified feedback on his presentation; it was constructive and helpful.

Il a apprécié les commentaires constructifs sur sa présentation ; ils étaient utiles et bien formulés.

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Other translations for constructive:

  • bénéfiqueadj.
  • pratiqueadj.
  • architecturaladj.
  • édificateuradj.

constructive: Examples and translations in context

The therapist is helping him distinguish constructive criticism from personal attacks.

Le thérapeute l'aide à dissocier la critique constructive de l'attaque personnelle.

He will shade his comments with constructive criticism during the meeting.

Il va nuancer ses commentaires avec des critiques constructives pendant la réunion.

Careful listening is the foundation of constructive communication in a relationship.

Une écoute attentive est garante d'un dialogue constructif dans le couple.

Establishing common ground can lead to more constructive and open conversations.

Établir une base commune peut mener à des conversations plus constructives et ouvertes.

You always criticize my work to death instead of giving constructive feedback.

Tu critiques mon travail à outrance au lieu de donner des retours constructifs.

Our first meeting should lay the ground for a constructive working relationship.

Notre première réunion devrait poser les bases d'une relation de travail constructive.

A toxic atmosphere always appears when criticism is constant and never constructive.

Un climat malsain apparaît toujours quand les critiques sont constantes et jamais constructives.

The students have to give constructive feedback on their classmates' presentations.

Les élèves doivent faire des commentaires constructifs sur les exposés de leurs camarades.

See also:

constructive criticismconstructive dismissal
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