compétitives

Compétitives is the feminine plural form of the French adjective compétitif. It describes entities that have the capacity to compete effectively in a given context and agrees with feminine plural nouns. For example, industries compétitives or équipes compétitives refer to sectors or teams that display competitive characteristics. The masculine counterpart is compétitifs, as in marchés compétitifs, where marché is masculine.

In usage, compétitives usually appears within noun phrases rather than as a stand-alone term. The concept it conveys is closely related to, but distinct from, compétitivité, the noun that denotes the overall ability of an economy, firm, or region to compete successfully in markets. While compétitivité describes a broader quality, compétitives focuses on the attributes of specific feminine nouns.

Contexts where the term appears include economics, business strategy, sports, and education. In economics and policy, discussions about competitiveness often examine productivity, innovation, cost structure, quality, and adaptability. In sports, teams or programs described as compétitives are characterized by a strong drive to win, rigorous training, and effective tactics.

Related terms include compétitif (masculine singular), compétitifs (masculine plural), compétition (competition), and compétitivité (competitiveness). Understanding gender and number agreement is essential for correct usage of the form compétitives in French sentences.