French Conversation · Level 117
58 words
French word
versatile
Pronunciation
IPA/vɛʁsatil/
Meaning
- adjectivefickle
Example
Ses opinions sont versatiles.
Her opinions are fickle.
More examples
Son humeur est versatile.
His mood is fickle.
Core concept
A person or thing repeatedly turning from one position, choice, or mood to another.
Common phrases
personne versatile
fickle person
humeur versatile
fickle mood
tempérament versatile
fickle temperament
Similar words
changeant: Changing views or attitudes readily as situations change.
instable: Not emotionally steady and liable to waver in attitude.
inconstant: Unable to stick with decisions or preferences for long.
capricieux: Impulsive and liable to change thoughts or actions without warning.
Definition in French
Décrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui ne reste pas stable et qui varie fréquemment dans ses choix, ses opinions ou son humeur.
Word origin
French versatile comes from Latin versatilis, from versare, "to turn often," and developed the sense of something liable to change.
Usage tips
- French versatile usually means fickle or changeable, not adaptable and multi-skilled as English versatile often does.
Other meanings
- capriciousadjective
- unstableadjective
Related words
- versatilitéficklenessnoun