Capables (en. Capable)
/ka.pabl/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who has the ability to do something.
They are capable of solving complex problems.
Ils sont capables de résoudre des problèmes complexes.
Who has particular qualities or talents.
She is capable of singing very high.
Elle est capable de chanter très haut.
Qualified to accomplish a task.
This candidate is capable of filling this position.
Ce candidat est capable de remplir ce poste.
Etymology
From the verb 'capable' derived from the Latin 'capabilis', meaning 'able to'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be able to
to have the skill or possibility to do something.
être capable de
he is capable
indicates that someone has the ability or talent.
il est capable
capable of great things
to possess high potential.
capable de grandes choses
capable and determined
to have the ability and willingness to act.
capable et déterminé
Related Words
capacity
The faculty or power to do something.
capacité
capable
Said of a person or thing that has the ability or potential.
capable
to enable
To make able, to provide the means to act.
capabiliser
Slang Meanings
to be up to the task
He is really up to the task in this project.
Il est vraiment à la hauteur dans ce projet.
to have enthusiasm
This startup has the necessary enthusiasm to succeed.
Cette startup a la fougue nécessaire pour réussir.