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able in French

able in French is able, ible, capable — able means having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.

able in French

able
suffix
Able to be done; fit to be done.
ible
suffix
Able to be done; fit to be done.
capable
adj
Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
capable
adj
Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
expérimenté
adj
Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
habilité
adj
(law) Legally qualified or competent. [First attested in the early 18th century.]

What does "able" mean?

  1. adj Having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.
    "Will you be able to attend the meeting on Friday?"
  2. adj Skilled or competent.
    "He's a very able manager who keeps the whole team on track."

able in a sentence

  • Will you be able to attend the meeting on Friday?
  • After months of practice, she was finally able to run a marathon.
  • He's a very able manager who keeps the whole team on track.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "able" in French?

"able" in French is able, ible, capable. able means: Having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.

How do you use "able" in a sentence?

Example: "Will you be able to attend the meeting on Friday?" In French, "able" is able, ible, capable.

Are there other ways to say "able" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "able": able, ible, capable, expérimenté, habilité.

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