passable

• Qualifie quelque chose de satisfaisant sans être remarquable, ou d'acceptable et tolérable.

Describes something that is satisfactory but not outstanding; adequate or acceptable.

1. Able to be crossed or traveled throughB2formal

   Describes a route, path, or area that is not blocked and can be used for travel.

   praticable

   • The mountain road is only passable in summer.
   • After the flood, the bridge was barely passable.
   • The snow was cleared, making the highway passable again.

   Synonymesclearnavigablenegotiableopentraversableunobstructed

   Antonymesblockedclosedimpassable

2. Acceptable but not excellentB2formal

   Of a quality that is satisfactory or adequate, though not outstanding.

   Passable (qualité satisfaisante)

   • The meal was passable, but nothing special.
   • His performance in the play was passable.
   • She speaks passable French for a beginner.

   Synonymesacceptableadequateall rightdecentfairmediocremoderatenot badsatisfactorytolerable

   Antonymesinadequateinferiorpoorunacceptableunsatisfactory