How is the word compétent translated from French to English

English translation
competent
adjective

Capable de faire correctement son travail.

Able to do a job properly.

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  • Il nous faut un électricien compétent. — We need a competent electrician.

  • Elle est parfaitement compétente dans son métier. — She is perfectly competent at her job.

  • Les nouvelles recrues sont-elles assez compétentes ? — Are the new hires competent enough?

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