Example: Elle est de taille à gérer cette situation complexe seule.
Definition
"Être de taille à" means to be capable or sufficiently qualified to handle a particular task or situation. For example, saying someone "est de taille à gérer cette situation" means they have the ability or strength to manage that complex situation alone.
The phrase "être de taille à" comes from the French word "taille," which originally referred to size or measurement. Over time, it evolved metaphorically to mean being of the right 'size' or capacity to face challenges, implying adequacy or competence.
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To be capable of