English to French Meaning of deft - habile

Deft :

habile

adjective

mignonne, intelligent, rusé, élégant, habile, qualifié, efficace, compétent, pratique

Deft :: habileDefter :: defterDeftest :: deftestDeftly :: adroitementDeftness :: habileté

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Definitions of deft in English

Adjective(1) skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

Examples of deft in English

(1) She is deft and astute and she beautifully describes the inner life of her characters; she is not in any rush.(2) He really is a criminally under-appreciated author, with an amazingly deft command of English.(3) It was a triumph for de Gaulle's strong will and his deft political footwork.(4) In its deft social commentary and layered, intelligent prose, the novel is assured and engaging.(5) With one deft stroke, he placed himself in charge of redrafting a new set of laws.(6) The man caught it with a deft flick of his hand and pocketed it silently.(7) Her deft hands fashioned countless beautiful things, from colourful quilts to crocheted tablecloths.(8) He stepped swiftly across the floor of the study, unlatching the window and throwing it open in one deft movement.(9) In one quite amazingly deft movement he too contrives to wiggle into the minute room.(10) He caught it with a deft flick of the hand and then examined the ring.(11) Adding a touch of thrill to the programme was a magic show by students who amazed visitors with their deft skills.(12) But he makes up for it by deft wordplay and a sharp wit.(13) But then, the sensitivity of the subject is such that it requires deft handling.(14) With one deft blow, William broke every bone in the man's body.(15) If you order these dishes, the host will buy you the desired amount and the deft hostess will cook up unexpected tastes.(16) If it sounds unbearable, then my deft skill at description remains tip top.

(1) defraud ::

frauder

Synonyms

Adjective

1. skillful ::

habile

2. adept ::

expert

3. adroit ::

adroit

4. dexterous ::

agile

5. agile ::

agile

6. nimble ::

agile

7. handy ::

pratique

8. able ::

capable

9. capable ::

capable

10. skilled ::

qualifié

11. proficient ::

compétent

12. accomplished ::

accompli

13. expert ::

expert

14. polished ::

brillant

15. slick ::

nappe

16. professional ::

professionnel

17. masterly ::

magistral

18. clever ::

intelligent

19. shrewd ::

astucieux

20. astute ::

astucieux

21. canny ::

prudent

22. sharp ::

tranchant

23. nifty ::

chic

24. neat ::

soigné

Antonyms

1. amateur ::

amateur

2. artless ::

naïf

3. rude ::

grossier

4. unprofessional ::

peu professionnel

Different Forms

deft, defter, deftest, deftly, deftness

Word Example from TV Shows

You have a DEFT hand with diplomacy.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 2

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