disponible

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Free to be used, to give time or to welcome something new.

Examples

  • Le rapport indique le disponible après impôts.
    The report shows the disposable income after taxes.
  • Je ne suis pas disponible ce week-end.
    I am not available this weekend.
  • Un enseignant disponible écoute les questions.
    An approachable teacher listens to questions.
  • Aucune voiture n’est disponible ce soir.
    No car is available tonight.
  • Il reste une chambre disponible.
    There is one room still available.

Similar words

réceptif
libre
ouvert
libre
vacant
inoccupé
désoccupé

Meanings

Available for use

adjective
availability
neutral
Able to be obtained or used because no one else has claimed it.

Examples

  • Il reste une chambre disponible.
    There is one room still available.
  • Ce produit sera disponible demain.
    This product will be available tomorrow.
  • Deux places sont encore disponibles.
    Two seats are still available.
  • Le document est disponible en ligne.
    The document is available online.
  • Aucune voiture n’est disponible ce soir.
    No car is available tonight.

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Free to meet or help

adjective
scheduling
neutral
Free at a particular time or willing to give someone time and help.

Examples

  • Êtes-vous disponible mardi matin ?
    Are you free on Tuesday morning?
  • Je ne suis pas disponible ce week-end.
    I am not available this weekend.
  • Elle est toujours disponible pour aider ses amis.
    She is always available to help her friends.
  • Le médecin sera disponible après midi.
    The doctor will be available this afternoon.
  • Nous cherchons des bénévoles disponibles samedi.
    We are looking for volunteers available on Saturday.

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Open to ideas

adjective
attitude
neutral
Ready to listen to new ideas or to other people with an open mind.

Examples

  • Il garde l’esprit disponible aux idées nouvelles.
    He keeps his mind open to new ideas.
  • Elle reste disponible à la discussion.
    She remains open to discussion.
  • Un enseignant disponible écoute les questions.
    An approachable teacher listens to questions.
  • Malgré sa fatigue, il s’est montré disponible.
    Despite his fatigue, he was receptive.
  • Il faut être disponible pour entendre leur point de vue.
    One must be open to hearing their point of view.

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Available funds or goods

noun
finance
technical
The money or stock that can be used or delivered immediately, especially in financial writing.

Examples

  • Le rapport indique le disponible après impôts.
    The report shows the disposable income after taxes.
  • Le disponible du foyer a diminué.
    The household’s available income has fallen.
  • L’entreprise vérifie le disponible avant la vente.
    The company checks the available stock before the sale.
  • Le comptable calcule le disponible en fin de mois.
    The accountant calculates the available funds at month’s end.
  • Ce disponible peut être utilisé sans délai.
    These available funds can be used immediately.

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Etymology

From Medieval Latin disponibilis, “able to be arranged or used”.

FAQ

What does disponible mean for a room?

The room can be booked or used.

What does it mean for a person?

The person has time or is ready to help.

Can it describe someone open to ideas?

Yes. It can mean receptive to new ideas.

Is disponible masculine or feminine?

No. The singular stays disponible; the plural is disponibles.

What is its opposite?

Indisponible means unavailable.

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