nimble

agile

Qui peut bouger ou réagir rapidement et avec légèreté.

En anglais simple : Able to move or react quickly and lightly.

• The nimble cat jumped onto the wall.
• She stayed nimble by dancing every day.
• You need nimble feet to cross these rocks.

Synonymes : agile, light-footed, quick

Contraires : clumsy

Expressions courantes : nimble feet, nimble dancer, nimble on something

habile, adroit

Qui sait manipuler, attraper ou ramasser des objets rapidement et avec adresse.

En anglais simple : Able to handle, catch, or pick up things quickly and skillfully.

• Her nimble fingers tied the tiny knot.
• The watchmaker needed nimble hands for the repair.
• His fingers remained nimble despite his age.

Synonymes : dexterous, deft

Contraires : clumsy

Expressions courantes : nimble fingers, nimble hands

vif, perspicace

Qui comprend vite, trouve facilement des idées et répond rapidement.

En anglais simple : Able to understand things, think of ideas, and respond quickly.

• She has a nimble mind.
• His nimble thinking saved the meeting from failure.
• The debate required a nimble response to unexpected questions.

Synonymes : quick-witted, sharp, alert

Contraires : slow-witted

Expressions courantes : nimble mind, nimble thinking, mentally nimble