B2 noun Neutre

agility

/əˈdʒɪl.ə.ti/

The ability to move quickly and easily, whether physically or mentally. In a physical sense, it describes grace and speed of movement, while in a mental or business context, it refers to the ability to think and adapt rapidly to new situations.

Exemples

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1

The young gymnast showed incredible agility during her floor routine.

The young gymnast showed incredible agility during her floor routine.

2

Success in the modern market requires a high degree of organizational agility.

Success in the modern market requires a high degree of organizational agility.

3

You'll need a bit of agility to climb up into that treehouse.

You'll need a bit of agility to climb up into that treehouse.

Famille de mots

Nom
agility
Adverbe
agilely
Adjectif
agile
Apparenté
agileness
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Astuce mémo

Think of an 'Agile' cat jumping over a 'Gilly' flower—the 'G' stands for Grace and the 'ility' sounds like 'ability'.

Quiz rapide

The player's incredible _______ allowed him to dodge the defenders and score a goal.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : agility

Exemples

1

The young gymnast showed incredible agility during her floor routine.

everyday

The young gymnast showed incredible agility during her floor routine.

2

Success in the modern market requires a high degree of organizational agility.

formal

Success in the modern market requires a high degree of organizational agility.

3

You'll need a bit of agility to climb up into that treehouse.

informal

You'll need a bit of agility to climb up into that treehouse.

4

The study measures the cognitive agility of participants across various age groups.

academic

The study measures the cognitive agility of participants across various age groups.

5

Our team needs to improve its strategic agility to respond to the competitor's new product.

business

Our team needs to improve its strategic agility to respond to the competitor's new product.

Famille de mots

Nom
agility
Adverbe
agilely
Adjectif
agile
Apparenté
agileness

Collocations courantes

mental agility mental agility
physical agility physical agility
business agility business agility
extraordinary agility extraordinary agility
demonstrate agility demonstrate agility

Phrases Courantes

mental agility test

mental agility test

agility training

agility training

strategic agility

strategic agility

Souvent confondu avec

agility vs flexibility

Flexibility refers to the range of motion in joints, whereas agility refers to the ability to change direction or position quickly.

agility vs speed

Speed is how fast you move in a straight line; agility is how effectively you can move and change direction.

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Notes d'usage

Agility is frequently used in sports to describe physical prowess and in the corporate world to describe 'Agile' project management and adaptability.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'agility' as an adjective (e.g., saying 'he is very agility' instead of 'he is very agile'). It is an uncountable noun.

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Astuce mémo

Think of an 'Agile' cat jumping over a 'Gilly' flower—the 'G' stands for Grace and the 'ility' sounds like 'ability'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin word 'agilitas', coming from 'agere', which means 'to do' or 'to drive'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable noun Often followed by the preposition 'of' Commonly used with adjectives like 'mental', 'physical', or 'strategic'
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Contexte culturel

In modern software development, 'Agile' is a specific philosophy of work that emphasizes speed and adaptability.

Quiz rapide

The player's incredible _______ allowed him to dodge the defenders and score a goal.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : agility

Mots lis

toxin

B2

A toxin is a poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms, such as bacteria, plants, or animals. It is capable of causing disease or health issues when it enters body tissues through ingestion, inhalation, or absorption.

pesticide

B2

A chemical substance used to kill or control pests that are harmful to crops, livestock, or humans. It is an umbrella term that includes insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides used widely in agriculture and gardening.

fertilizer

B2

A chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility and provide essential nutrients for plant growth. It is primarily used in gardening and agriculture to help crops develop faster and produce higher yields.

irrigation

B2

To supply land or crops with water through man-made systems such as pipes, ditches, or sprinklers. It is an essential agricultural process used to assist in the growth of plants, especially in areas with low rainfall.

flood

B2

Describing something relating to a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry, or metaphorically, being overwhelmed by an excessive quantity of something. In common usage, the form 'flooded' is typically used as the adjective to describe this state.

erosion

B2

Erosion is the process by which the surface of the earth is worn away by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice. In a figurative sense, it refers to the gradual destruction or reduction of something abstract, such as power, rights, or confidence.

desertification

B2

The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture. It represents a significant environmental challenge where land loses its biological productivity and ability to support human life.

afforestation

B2

Afforestation is the process of establishing a forest on land that has not recently been covered by trees. It involves planting seeds or saplings to create new wooded areas, often to improve the environment or for commercial timber.

endangered

B2

To put someone or something at risk or in a situation where they could be harmed, damaged, or destroyed. In environmental contexts, it specifically refers to species that are at high risk of becoming extinct in the near future.

extinction

B2

Extinction is the state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct, meaning it no longer has any living members. It can also refer to the act of making something, such as a fire, a feeling, or a practice, cease to exist.

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