Souples (en. Flexible)

su.pl

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Which can bend easily without breaking.

This dough is very flexible and easy to work with.

Cette pâte est très souple et facile à travailler.

Capable of adapting to different situations or conditions.

He has a flexible approach in negotiation.

Il a une approche souple dans la négociation.

Referring to a body or limb that is capable of fluid movements.

She is very flexible thanks to her yoga practice.

Elle est très souple grâce à sa pratique du yoga.

From Latin 'supplex', meaning 'bending, humble'.

to have a flexible mind

To be able to adapt to different opinions.

avoir l'esprit souple

as flexible as a cat

Referring to someone who is very agile or flexible.

souples comme un chat

flexible in one's demands

To have flexible criteria in a situation.

souples dans ses exigences

flexibility

Characteristic of being flexible or pliable.

souplesse

suspicion

Doubt or mistrust.

soupçon

mental flexibility

Ability to change one's mind or attitude easily.

souplesse d'esprit

To be relaxed or cool in a situation.

He remains flexible even under pressure.

Il reste toujours souple même sous pression.

To negotiate easily without friction.

She knows how to be flexible in her requests.

Elle sait être souple dans ses demandes.