French Conversation · Level 9
88 words
French word
facile
Pronunciation
IPA/fasil/
Meaning
- adjectiveeasy
Example
C'est facile.
It's easy.
More examples
Le texte est facile à comprendre.
The text is easy to understand.
Core concept
Something within easy reach because it demands little effort or presents little complexity.
Common phrases
facile à comprendre
easy to understand
facile à utiliser
easy to use
facile à faire
easy to do
Similar words
simple: Straightforward and free from unnecessary complexity.
aisé: Done easily, without much effort or burden.
Definition in French
Qui se réalise sans grande difficulté ; simple à comprendre ou à exécuter.
Word origin
Latin facilis developed into French facile with the same basic sense of something easy to do or understand.
Usage tips
- Unlike English facile, which can suggest shallow or oversimplified reasoning, French facile commonly has a neutral positive sense.
Other meanings
- glibadjective
Related words
- facilitéeasenoun
- faciliterfacilitateverb
- facilementeasilyadverb