No. 4,967 in French
souplesse
Flexibility or suppleness.
In a sentence
La souplesse du verbe dans cette langue permet une grande liberté d'expression.
The flexibility of the verb in this language allows great freedom of expression.
In this sentence, "souplesse" refers to the adaptability and ease of use regarding the grammatical structure of verbs in a language, indicating its versatile and flexible quality for expression.
Elle pratique la gymnastique pour conserver sa souplesse corporelle.
She practices gymnastics to maintain her physical flexibility.
Here, "souplesse" describes the physical flexibility of the body, specifically indicating the ability to move joints and muscles smoothly and freely.
La souplesse de son horaire m'a permis de trouver un moment pour le rencontrer.
The flexibility of his schedule allowed me to find a moment to meet him.
In this example, "souplesse" denotes the adaptability of a schedule, emphasizing its capacity to accommodate changes or adjustments as needed.
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