agile

/aʒil/
adjectiveIntermediateLoanword from Englishagile
general

Capable of moving or responding quickly and easily; adaptable.

Il est très agile sur le terrain.

He is very agile on the field.

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In general usage, 'agile' describes physical or mental quickness and adaptability.

💻Technology
technical

A project management methodology that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and iterative progress.

L'entreprise utilise une méthodologie agile pour développer ses logiciels.

The company uses an agile methodology to develop its software.

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In tech and business, 'agile' refers to the Agile framework for software development and project management.

Collocations

méthodologie agileagile methodologyéquipe agileagile teamdéveloppement agileagile development

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Related Phrases

être agilephrase
to be quick and adaptable
méthode agilephrase
agile method

💡Pro Tip

Agile in Tech

In software development, 'agile' refers to iterative progress, collaboration, and customer feedback.

Gold Rule

Physical vs. Methodological

'Agile' can describe physical movement or a project management approach—context matters.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'agilis', meaning 'able to act', from 'agere' (to do).

📝Usage Notes

'Agile' can refer to physical agility or the Agile project management framework. In tech, it often describes iterative, customer-focused development.

Word Breakdown

agil
related to movement or action
root
+
-e
adjective ending
suffix
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