deft in French
deft in French is adroit, habile, compétent — deft means skillful and quick, especially with the hands.
deft in French
adroit
Quick and neat in action; skillful.
habile
Quick and neat in action; skillful.
compétent
Quick and neat in action; skillful.
What does "deft" mean?
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adj Skillful and quick, especially with the hands.
"The surgeon made a series of deft incisions."
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deft in a sentence
- The surgeon made a series of deft incisions.
- Her deft handling of the negotiation impressed everyone.
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What is "deft" in French?
"deft" in French is adroit, habile, compétent. deft means: Skillful and quick, especially with the hands.
How do you use "deft" in a sentence?
Example: "The surgeon made a series of deft incisions." In French, "deft" is adroit, habile, compétent.
Are there other ways to say "deft" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "deft": adroit, habile, compétent.
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