French Conversation · Level 17
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French word
agile
Pronunciation
IPA/aʒil/
Meaning
- adjectiveagile
Example
Le chat est agile.
The cat is agile.
More examples
Il a un esprit agile pour résoudre les problèmes.
He has an agile mind for solving problems.
Core concept
A body or mind that changes direction quickly and smoothly.
Common phrases
esprit agile
agile mind
mains agiles
nimble hands
être agile
be agile
Similar words
rapide: Moving or traveling at a high speed.
vif: Quick and sharp in movement or reaction.
adroit: Skilled and dexterous in handling things or performing movements.
souple: Flexible and easy to bend or stretch, especially in the body or joints.
Definition in French
Qui se meut ou réagit rapidement et avec aisance, tant sur le plan corporel que mental.
Word origin
French agile comes from Latin agilis, derived from agere, and reached modern French through earlier French usage.
Usage tips
- Agile agrees in number but not gender, so the forms are agile for singular masculine or feminine and agiles for plural.