No. 10,104 in French
habile
Skilled; clever; adept.
In a sentence
Elle est très habile dans la résolution des énigmes.
She is very skillful in solving puzzles.
In this sentence, 'habile' is used as an adjective meaning 'skillful,' describing someone's aptitude in a specific domain.
Cet artisan est réputé pour être habile de ses mains.
This craftsman is known for being skillful with his hands.
Here, 'habile' highlights manual dexterity or craftsmanship, referring to practical skill in performing tasks.
Il a répondu de manière habile aux questions difficiles.
He answered the tough questions in a clever manner.
In this example, 'habile' conveys cleverness or adroitness in social or intellectual interactions.
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