souple
flexible; supple; limber
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/supl/
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Cultural Note
'Souple' describes both physical flexibility and metaphorical adaptability. 'Avoir un corps souple' means to have a flexible body. The word is also used in business contexts: 'des horaires souples' means flexible working hours.
📝 Example Sentences
Les danseurs doivent être très souples.
Dancers must be very flexible.
Ce cuir est très souple au toucher.
This leather is very supple to the touch.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | souple |
| masculine | souple |
| feminine_plural | souples |
| masculine_plural | souples |