competent

• Qualifie une personne qui possède les capacités, les connaissances ou les compétences nécessaires pour accomplir quelque chose avec succès.

Describes someone who has the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

1. Having necessary skillB1formal

   Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

   compétent

   • She is a competent surgeon with years of experience.
   • He proved himself competent in handling complex negotiations.
   • The new employee is competent enough to manage the project alone.

   Synonymesableaccomplishedadeptcapableefficientexpertproficientqualifiedskilledskillful

   Antonymesincapableincompetentineptunqualifiedunskilled

2. Adequate or satisfactoryB2formal

   Meeting the required standards; acceptable but not exceptional.

   adéquat, acceptable

   • The report was competent but lacked originality.
   • Her performance was competent, though not outstanding.
   • The team delivered a competent presentation to the board.

   Synonymesacceptableadequatedecentpassablereasonablesatisfactoryserviceablesufficient

   Antonymesdeficientinadequateincapableincompetentinferiorinsufficientunequalunfitunqualifiedunsatisfactory