Habile (en. Skillful)

/a.bil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Someone who is skillful, who has a great ability to act well.
He is skilled in his negotiations.
Il est habile dans ses négociations.
Said of a person who knows how to manipulate situations to their advantage.
She is skillful at being well-liked by others.
Elle est habile à se faire apprécier des autres.
Qualifies an individual who has expertise in a particular field.
This doctor is skilled in delicate surgeries.
Ce médecin est habile dans les chirurgies délicates.

Etymology

From Latin 'habilis', which means 'apt' or 'capable'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To have a clever mind
To be astute or sly.
avoir l'esprit habile
To be skillful with one's hands
To be skilled in manual work.
être habile de ses mains
Clever as a fox
To be very crafty.
habile comme un renard

Related Words

Ability
Ability or right to do something.
habilité
Skill
Dexterity or competence in performing a task.
habileté
Skillfully
In a skillful manner.
habilement

Slang Meanings

To be clever.
He is skillful; he always knows how to get by.
Il est habile, il sait toujours comment s'en sortir.
To be crafty.
She is really skillful; she navigated the problem with ease.
Elle est vraiment habile, elle a contourné le problème avec facilité.