How is the word habiles translated from French to English

English translation
skillful
adjective

Qui montrent de l’adresse ou de l’habileté, parfois teintée de ruse, pour parvenir à leurs fins.

That show skill or dexterity, sometimes tinged with cunning, in achieving their ends.

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  • Des excuses sincères peuvent réparer la tension plus vite que des justifications habiles. — Sincere apologies can ease tension faster than skillful justifications.

  • Ces négociateurs sont-ils vraiment habiles ? — Are these negotiators really skillful?

  • Ses arguments ne sont pas si habiles qu’il le prétend. — His arguments aren't as skillful as he claims.

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