habile

/a.bil/

adjective B1

le (masc.) la (fem.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Meaning

skilled
- Cet artisan est particulièrement habile.
  
  This craftsman is particularly skilled.

Close synonyms for "skillful, skilled."

Similar in other languages

German

habile is the French word for the same thing — both mean "skilful, skilled."

Spanish

Close — accomplished relates to skilled (habile).

English

Close — skilled relates to versatile.

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Last updated 2026-09-27