D'adresse (en. Address)

/da.dʁɛs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Quality of being skillful, both adept and efficient.
His skill enables him to quickly solve problems.
Son d'adresse lui permet de résoudre rapidement les problèmes.
Ability to act skillfully in complex situations.
She demonstrated great skill during the negotiation.
Elle a fait preuve d'une grande d'adresse lors de la négociation.

Etymology

From Old French 'd'adresse', formed from 'adresse'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To show skill.
Demonstrating one's ability to act skillfully.
faire preuve d'adresse
To be skillful.
Possessing great skill.
avoir de l'adresse
To act skillfully.
Acting in a skillful and effective manner.
agir avec adresse

Related Words

skill
Ability to effectively manage complex situations.
adresse
skillfulness
Aptitude for executing something with precision.
habileté
dexterity
Manual agility and skill in movement.
dextérité

Slang Meanings

To be skillful in a delicate situation.
He handled the situation with surprising skill.
Il a géré la situation avec une d'adresse surprenante.
Allusion to finesse in a social interaction.
She used her skill to navigate a misunderstanding.
Elle a utilisé son d'adresse pour sortir d'un malentendu.