facile

• Qualifie ce qui est atteint ou fait avec peu d'effort, souvent en impliquant une superficialité ou un manque de soin.

Describes something achieved or done with little effort, often implying superficiality or lack of thoroughness.

1. Superficial or hastyC1formal

   Reached or produced without sufficient effort, consideration, or depth, often implying a lack of thoroughness.

   Superficiel ou hâtif

   • The essay was a facile analysis, merely scratching the surface of the topic.
   • His facile arguments failed to convince the experts.
   • She dismissed the criticism with a facile remark.

   Synonymescursoryglibhastyinsubstantialshallowsimplisticsuperficialthoughtless

   Antonymescarefuldeepmeticulousprofoundrigorousseriousstudiedthorough

2. Effortlessly skillfulC1formal

   Performed or achieved with natural ease, grace, and little apparent effort.

   habile avec aisance

   • The pianist's facile fingers danced across the keys.
   • He is a facile writer who crafts complex sentences with ease.
   • Her facile handling of the negotiation impressed everyone.

   Synonymesadeptadroitdexterouseffortlessfluentgracefulnimblepolishedproficientskillfulsmooth

   Antonymesawkwardclumsylaboredstiffunskillful

3. Fluent and articulateC1formal

   Able to express ideas clearly, smoothly, and effectively in speech or writing.

   qui s'exprime avec aisance

   • She is a facile speaker who captivates any audience.
   • His facile style makes difficult concepts accessible.
   • The report is written in a facile, engaging manner.

   Synonymesarticulateeloquentfluentglibsilver-tonguedslicksmoothvoluble

   Antonymeshaltinginarticulatetongue-tied