B2 verb Neutre

flexible

/ˈflɛksəbl/

Describes something that can bend easily without breaking or someone who is able to change or be changed easily according to the situation. It is commonly used in both physical contexts and abstract contexts like time management or personality.

Exemples

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1

My yoga teacher is incredibly flexible and can touch her toes to her head.

My yoga teacher is incredibly flexible and can touch her toes to her head.

2

The committee proposed a flexible framework that can be adapted to various legal jurisdictions.

The committee proposed a flexible framework that can be adapted to various legal jurisdictions.

3

Don't worry about the time; I'm flexible, so just call me when you're ready.

Don't worry about the time; I'm flexible, so just call me when you're ready.

Famille de mots

Nom
flexibility
Verb
flex
Adverbe
flexibly
Adjectif
flexible
Apparenté
reflex
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'flex'ing muscle: it is strong but it moves and bends easily rather than staying locked in one position.

Quiz rapide

Since our plans aren't set in stone, we can be ____ about which restaurant we choose.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : flexible

Exemples

1

My yoga teacher is incredibly flexible and can touch her toes to her head.

everyday

My yoga teacher is incredibly flexible and can touch her toes to her head.

2

The committee proposed a flexible framework that can be adapted to various legal jurisdictions.

formal

The committee proposed a flexible framework that can be adapted to various legal jurisdictions.

3

Don't worry about the time; I'm flexible, so just call me when you're ready.

informal

Don't worry about the time; I'm flexible, so just call me when you're ready.

4

The study suggests that a flexible curriculum leads to higher student engagement in higher education.

academic

The study suggests that a flexible curriculum leads to higher student engagement in higher education.

5

We offer flexible working hours to help our employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

business

We offer flexible working hours to help our employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Famille de mots

Nom
flexibility
Verb
flex
Adverbe
flexibly
Adjectif
flexible
Apparenté
reflex

Collocations courantes

flexible schedule flexible schedule
flexible approach flexible approach
flexible working flexible working
flexible material flexible material
flexible response flexible response

Phrases Courantes

flexible hours

flexible hours

stay flexible

stay flexible

flexible budget

flexible budget

Souvent confondu avec

flexible vs versatile

Versatile means having many different skills or uses, while flexible means being able to change or bend easily.

flexible vs adaptable

Adaptable is more specifically about changing oneself to fit a new environment, while flexible is the general ability to be changed.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'flexible' to describe people who are willing to change their plans, or objects that can bend without snapping. In business, it almost always refers to scheduling or policy adaptation.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'flexible' as a verb; remember that 'flex' is the verb and 'flexible' is the adjective.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'flex'ing muscle: it is strong but it moves and bends easily rather than staying locked in one position.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'flexibilis', from 'flectere' meaning 'to bend'.

Modèles grammaticaux

be flexible about something be flexible in something remain flexible
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Contexte culturel

In many modern corporate cultures, 'flexibility' is considered one of the most important 'soft skills' for employees to possess.

Quiz rapide

Since our plans aren't set in stone, we can be ____ about which restaurant we choose.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : flexible

Expressions liées

Mots lis

obgenly

C1

Describing qualities or characteristics that are intrinsic, fundamental, or naturally occurring within a specific category, class, or genus. It suggests that a trait is not acquired through external influence but is a core component of the entity's classification.

bilabancy

C1

To alternate or waver between two specific choices, conditions, or states in a rhythmic or repetitive manner. It describes both the physical movement of shifting weight and the mental process of indecision between two poles.

homomemy

C1

Describing a state of identical or near-perfect replication of a conceptual or structural unit within a system. It is used to characterize patterns where a 'meme' or fundamental component remains unchanged across various iterations or transmissions.

synformile

C1

A synformile is a specialized structural unit or component designed to precisely match or align with a corresponding external template or matrix. In technical contexts, it refers to an element that maintains spatial consistency and structural parity within a larger system.

antesophtion

C1

Describing a state, concept, or period existing before the attainment of philosophical wisdom or intellectual sophistication. It refers to rudimentary or naive perspectives that have not yet been refined by deep critical thought or scholarly maturity.

contrafidable

C1

To formally challenge or invalidate a statement or agreement by presenting evidence that contradicts a previously established position of trust. It is used primarily in legal or high-stakes contexts when one party acts against a confidential understanding.

autotegious

C1

To provide oneself with a protective covering or to self-shield against external environmental factors. It typically describes the action of an organism or system creating its own defensive layer or housing without outside assistance.

monoonymism

C1

The practice or state of being known by a single name (a mononym) rather than a multi-part name including a surname. This phenomenon is frequently observed in historical records, the arts, and specific cultural naming conventions.

proscribhood

C1

Relating to the state or quality of being officially forbidden, denounced, or legally excluded from society. It describes an entity, person, or practice that exists under a formal ban or a condition of social ostracism.

supercuracy

C1

A level of precision that exceeds standard or expected limits, often used in technical, scientific, or computational contexts to describe near-perfect accuracy. It signifies the achievement of performance that is significantly higher than conventional benchmarks, particularly in data processing or high-end instrumentation.

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