🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

habile

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ah-beel

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Adroit/əˈdrɔɪt/
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Il est un négociateur habile."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Having skill or proficiency in a particular area, especially in handling situations or tasks.

    "She is an adroit negotiator, able to navigate complex discussions with ease."
  2. 2

    Demonstrating cleverness or resourcefulness in handling situations.

    "His adroit handling of the crisis impressed everyone in the organization."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'adroit' comes from the French 'adroit', meaning 'skillful' or 'dexterous', which itself derives from the Latin 'directus', meaning 'straight' or 'direct'. The term evolved in the English language during the late 17th century, retaining its connotation of skillfulness and proficiency.

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