How is the word compétent translated from French to English

English translation
proficient
adjective

Capable de bien faire quelque chose.

Able to do something well.

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  • Il est compétent avec les tableurs. — He is proficient at spreadsheets.

  • Deux ans de pratique l'ont rendu compétent. — Two years of practice made him proficient.

  • Es-tu assez compétent pour l'enseigner ? — Are you proficient enough to teach it?

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