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deft in French

deft in French is adroit, habile, compétent — deft means skillful and quick, especially with the hands.

deft in French

adroit
adj
Quick and neat in action; skillful.
habile
adj
Quick and neat in action; skillful.
compétent
adj
Quick and neat in action; skillful.

What does "deft" mean?

  1. adj Skillful and quick, especially with the hands.
    "The surgeon made a series of deft incisions."

deft in a sentence

  • The surgeon made a series of deft incisions.
  • Her deft handling of the negotiation impressed everyone.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

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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