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English
Etymology
From Middle English habil, from Old French habile, from Latin habilis (“suitable; apt”), from habeō (“I handle”).
Adjective
habile (comparative more habile, superlative most habile)
- Generally able or adroit; handy.
Translations
1. Generally able or adroit; handy
French
Etymology
From Latin habilis (“suitable; apt”), from habeō (“to handle”).
Pronunciation
Adjective
habile (plural habiles)
- adroit, skillful
- slick, nifty
Further reading
Latin
Adjective
habile
- nominative/accusative/vocative neuter singular of habilis
Swedish
Adjective
habile
- definite natural masculine singular of habil