Souple (en. Flexible)

/supl/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Definition: That bends easily, which is not rigid.

Example sentence: Rubber is a flexible material.

Le caoutchouc est un matériau souple.

Definition: Refers to a person who is agile or has great flexibility.

Example sentence: This dancer is very flexible.

Cette danseuse est très souple.

Definition: Who is accommodating, who adapts easily to various situations.

Example sentence: He has a flexible attitude towards changes.

Il a une attitude souple face aux changements.

Etymology: From Latin 'supplex', meaning 'kneeling' or 'humble', related to the idea of flexibility.

Common phrase: flexible like a cat

Meaning: Very agile and flexible.

souple comme un chat

Common phrase: to look flexible

Meaning: To have a relaxed or calm appearance.

avoir l'air souple

Common phrase: to be flexible about something

Meaning: To be indulgent or flexible in one's decisions.

être souple sur quelque chose

Related word: flexibility

Description: Quality of being flexible.

souplesse

Related word: flexibly

Description: The idea or action of being flexible.

souplement

Related word: to soften

Description: To make more flexible.

assouplir

Slang meaning: To be relaxed or easygoing.

Slang example: He stayed relaxed throughout the entire meeting.

Il est resté souple pendant toute la réunion.