English–French

“dexterity” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/abiləte/

Example

Elle a toujours montré une grande habileté pour les travaux manuels.

She has always shown great dexterity in manual work.

Illustration for habileté (dexterity)

How to say “dexterity” in French

“Dexterity” in French is habileté.

A deft hand that adapts its skill and ingenuity to handle a situation with tact.

Full entry for habileté: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with habileté

Son habileté en cuisine impressionne toujours les invités.

His cooking skill always impresses the guests.

Tips for using habileté

  • Habileté is a feminine noun, so standard forms include une grande habileté and beaucoup d'habileté.

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