Habilement (en. Skillfully)

/ab.i.l.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
In a skillful manner, with ability.
He skillfully avoided the delicate subject.
Il a habilement évité le sujet délicat.
With great skill and competence.
She skillfully negotiated the terms of the contract.
Elle a habilement négocié les termes du contrat.
By using effective strategies.
He skillfully maneuvered to get the best deal.
Il a habilement manœuvré pour obtenir la meilleure offre.

Etymology

Derived from 'able', from Latin 'habilis' meaning 'capable, suitable'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to act skillfully
To act in a clever and competent manner.
agir habilement
to manipulate skillfully
To control or influence discreetly and deftly.
manipuler habilement
to negotiate skillfully
To conduct negotiations with expertise and tact.
négocier habilement

Related Words

skillful
Who possesses skill and dexterity.
habile
ability
Ability to accomplish something with competence.
habilité
deft
Capable of doing something with ease and performance.
adroit

Slang Meanings

To be a cunning strategist.
He is known for skillfully playing both sides.
Il est réputé pour habilement jouer des deux côtés.
To maneuver skillfully.
She knows how to skillfully sidestep problems.
Elle sait habilement contourner les problèmes.