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able-bodied

UK
/ˈeɪbəlˈbɒdɪd/
US
/ˈeɪbəlˈbɑːdɪd/
able-bodiedadjective
more able-bodied
Comp.
most able-bodied
Super.
UK
/ˈeɪbəlˈbɒdɪd/
US
/ˈeɪbəlˈbɑːdɪd/
Translations
valideSe dit surtout des personnes, par opposition à « handicapé ».
The able-bodied athletes competed fiercely in the marathon.
Les athlètes valides ont disputé le marathon avec acharnement.
Additional translations
apte au service militaireEmploi surtout militaire ou juridique.
Definitions
Having a strong, healthy body; physically fit and not disabled.
The able-bodied athletes competed fiercely in the marathon.
Fit or legally required to serve in the armed forces; eligible for military service.
During the war, every able-bodied man between 18 and 40 was drafted.
Synonyms
healthy
fit
strong
robust
vigorous
capable
active
Antonyms
disabled
unfit
able-bodiednoun
able-bodied
pl
UK
/ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɒd.id/
US
/ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɑː.did/
Substantive use, usually with the definite article: ‘the able-bodied’
Translations
valideEmploi nominal.
Housing should be accessible to both the able-bodied and the disabled.
Le logement devrait être accessible aux valides comme aux personnes handicapées.
Definitions
People who are physically fit and not disabled (usually preceded by “the”).
Housing should be accessible to both the able-bodied and the disabled.
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