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The Italian word 'flessibile' is a versatile adjective that translates to 'flexible' or 'pliant' in English. It can be used to describe both physical objects and abstract concepts. When referring to objects, it denotes their ability to bend or be shaped without breaking, such as 'un tubo flessibile' (a flexible pipe) or 'una canna flessibile' (a flexible rod). In a more abstract sense, it is frequently used to characterize people, plans, or systems. For instance, 'orari di lavoro flessibili' means 'flexible working hours,' indicating adaptability in scheduling. Describing a person as 'una persona flessibile' suggests they are adaptable, open-minded, and able to adjust to different situations or demands. It is often used in a positive context to praise someone's willingness to compromise or their ability to handle changes smoothly. The term can also be applied to ideas or rules, implying they are not rigid and can be modified. For example, 'regole flessibili' refers to 'flexible rules.' The pronunciation is /flesˈsibile/, with emphasis on the third syllable. It is a common word in both formal and informal Italian speech.
Erreurs courantes
None noted, as it's quite similar to its English counterpart.
Astuces
Pronuncia
La 'e' in 'flessibile' si pronuncia come la 'e' in 'letto'.
Falso amico
Non confondere 'flessibile' con l'inglese 'sensible', che significa 'ragionevole' o 'sensato'.
Uso comune
'Flessibile' è spesso usato in contesti lavorativi per indicare orari o condizioni adattabili.
Origine du mot
From Latin flexibilis, from flectere 'to bend'.
Contexte culturel
Astuce mémo
Think of 'flexible' in English, which has a similar meaning and origin.
Teste-toi
Il ramo dell'albero era così _______ che si piegò con il vento senza spezzarsi.
Per fare yoga, è importante essere _______ per eseguire correttamente le posizioni.
Cerchiamo un orario di lavoro _______ per adattarci alle esigenze dei nostri dipendenti.
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Pronuncia
La 'e' in 'flessibile' si pronuncia come la 'e' in 'letto'.
Falso amico
Non confondere 'flessibile' con l'inglese 'sensible', che significa 'ragionevole' o 'sensato'.
Uso comune
'Flessibile' è spesso usato in contesti lavorativi per indicare orari o condizioni adattabili.
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