competent

compétent, capable

Qui possède assez de connaissances et de savoir-faire pour bien accomplir une tâche.

En anglais simple : Having enough skill and knowledge to do something well.

• She is a competent driver.
• Are you competent at using this software?
• The team proved competent enough to finish without help.

Comment l'utiliser : competent at something/doing something (She is competent at managing a small team.); competent to do something (He is competent to carry out the repairs.)

Synonymes : capable, able, proficient

Contraires : incompetent

Expressions courantes : a competent teacher, competent at something, competent to do something, a competent worker

juridiquement capable

Reconnu par la loi comme capable de comprendre une situation et de prendre des décisions à son sujet.

En anglais simple : Legally able to understand a situation and make decisions about it.

• The judge found him mentally competent.
• Doctors assessed whether she was competent to give consent.
• Is the defendant competent to stand trial?

Comment l'utiliser : competent to do something (The court found her competent to make her own decisions.)

Contraires : incompetent

Expressions courantes : mentally competent, competent to consent, competent to stand trial

compétent

Qui dispose du pouvoir officiel de traiter une affaire précise.

En anglais simple : Having the official power to deal with a particular matter.

• The competent authority will review your request.
• Only a competent court can decide this dispute.
• The documents were sent to the competent agency.

Synonymes : authorized

Expressions courantes : competent authority, competent court, competent tribunal