Agilité (en. Agility)
/aʒi.li.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Characteristic of a person or an animal that moves with speed and flexibility.
The agility of the cat allows it to climb trees with ease.
L'agilité du chat lui permet de grimper aux arbres avec facilité.
Ability to quickly adapt to new situations.
Intellectual agility is essential in solving complex problems.
L'agilité intellectuelle est essentielle dans la résolution de problèmes complexes.
In business, the ability to respond rapidly to market changes.
Organizational agility is crucial for competitiveness.
L'agilité organisationnelle est cruciale pour la compétitivité.
Etymology
From the Latin 'agilitas', meaning 'ease of movement'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to demonstrate agility
To demonstrate the ability to adapt and act quickly.
faire preuve d'agilité
to have mental agility
To be able to think quickly and adjust to changes.
avoir une agilité d'esprit
Related Words
agile
Capable of moving with speed and flexibility.
agile
mental agility
Ability for quick and flexible thinking.
agilité mentale
organizational agility
Ability of an organization to adapt to changes.
agilité organisationnelle
Slang Meanings
To be alert and capable of reacting quickly.
He is so agile, he can jump at an opportunity in no time.
Il est tellement agile, il peut sauter sur une occasion en un rien de temps.
To succeed in navigating skillfully in complex situations.
She demonstrated great agility in the negotiation.
Elle a montré une grande agilité dans la négociation.