Adroitement (en. Skillfully)

/a.dʁwa.təmɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
In a skillful manner.
He managed to solve the problem adroitly.
Il a réussi à résoudre le problème adroitement.
With dexterity.
She handled the tools adroitly.
Elle a manipulé les outils adroitement.
With competence.
The chef managed the kitchen adroitly during service.
Le chef a géré la cuisine adroitement lors du service.

Etymology

Derived from 'adroit', from Latin 'adiratus', meaning skillful.

Common Phrases and Expressions

act adroitly
to act with competence and skill.
agir adroitement
skillful maneuvers
actions carried out with dexterity and cunning.
manœuvres adroites
respond adroitly
to respond in a skillful manner to avoid complications.
répondre adroitement

Related Words

skillful
Skillful, acting with competence.
adroit
dexterity
Ability, skill in performing a task.
adresse

Slang Meanings

To be clever in a delicate situation.
He always has a way of acting adroitly to get out of trouble.
Il a toujours une manière d'agir adroitement pour sortir de l'embarras.
To show cunning in interactions.
She knows how to deftly evade embarrassing questions.
Elle sait se dérober adroitement aux questions gênantes.