English–French

“flexibility” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/suplɛs/

Example

Il faut de la souplesse pour travailler en équipe.

Working in a team requires flexibility.

Illustration for souplesse (flexibility)

How to say “flexibility” in French

“Flexibility” in French is souplesse.

A person, plan, or system that bends with changing demands while keeping its purpose.

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

Example sentences with souplesse

La gymnastique améliore la souplesse.

Gymnastics enhances flexibility.

Tips for using souplesse

  • Souplesse is feminine, so standard forms include la souplesse and de la souplesse.

Other French words for “flexibility”

Le projet demande de la plasticité.

The project requires flexibility.

La flexibilité est appréciée au travail.

Flexibility is valued in the workplace.

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