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nimbleness

French translation: maniabilité


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English term or phrase:nimbleness
French translation:maniabilité
Entered by: sporran
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23:25 Jul 6, 2006
English to French translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / quad
English term or phrase: nimbleness
This compact ATV has set the benchmark for sure-footed nimbleness, whether you're negotiating a twisting forest trail or working in areas where most other vehicles simply couldn't turn.
Martine Etienne
Local time: 12:57
maniabilité
Explanation:
ou mobilité ?
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sporran
Canada
Local time: 06:57
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4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +2maniabilitésporran
4manoeuvrabilité
Carmen Schultz
3réactions, ressourcesxxxF Schultze


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33 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
réactions, ressources


Explanation:
I assume you are looking for an alternative to the straightforward translation rendering agilité.

Thinking back to Mother Goose, it always was my impression that Jack (who jumps the candlestick) was more than just agile. He was also responsive and resourceful. So I offer you réactions and ressources.

xxxF Schultze
United States
Local time: 06:57
Native speaker of: Native in DanishDanish
PRO pts in category: 4
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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
maniabilité


Explanation:
ou mobilité ?

sporran
Canada
Local time: 06:57
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Valérie Cromphaut
5 hrs
  -> merci Valérie:-)

agree  Michele Fauble
7 days
  -> merci Michele:-)
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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
manoeuvrabilité


Explanation:
une option

Carmen Schultz
Local time: 05:57
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
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