Flexible
Example: Elle a un emploi du temps flexible pour mieux gérer ses projets.
Definition
"Flexible" describes something capable of bending easily without breaking or something adaptable to different conditions or situations, such as a schedule that can be changed to better manage tasks and projects.
Etymology
The word "flexible" comes from the Latin 'flexibilis,' meaning 'that can be bent.' It combines 'flectere,' meaning 'to bend,' with the suffix '-ible,' indicating ability. Did you know? The term originally referred mostly to physical materials before expanding to describe adaptable concepts.
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"Flexible" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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