Agiles (en. Agile)

/a.ʒil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to a person or animal that has great flexibility and speed of movement.

The cat is very agile; it climbs trees with ease.

Le chat est très agile, il grimpe aux arbres avec aisance.

Used to describe something that is quick or prompt in its execution.

His agile mind allows him to solve complex problems quickly.

Son esprit agile lui permet de résoudre des problèmes complexes rapidement.

Relates to the ability to adapt and to flexibility in work.

An agile approach in the project allowed for quick adaptation to changes.

Une approche agile dans le projet a permis de s'adapter aux changements rapidement.

From the Latin 'agilis', meaning 'lightly, promptly'.

to have an agile mind

To be able to think quickly and solve problems rapidly.

avoir l'esprit agile

agile as a monkey

To be very agile and flexible in one's movements.

agile comme un singe

agile approach

A work method that promotes rapid adaptations and iteration.

approche agile

agility

Ability to move quickly and easily.

agilité

agilism

A method that prioritizes flexibility and adaptability in projects.

agilisme

to make agile

To make something more agile, faster.

agiliser

Agile in the business realm.

This startup is really agile; it knows how to adapt to market trends.

Cette startup est vraiment agile, elle sait s'adapter aux tendances du marché.

To be quick in a situation.

He was very quick to respond to the jury's questions.

Il a été très agile à répondre aux questions du jury.