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fiable

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Definition: (adj) accurate, reliable, dependable

C'est la méthode la plus fiable que nous ayons trouvé - It's the most accurate method we've found.

Sais-tu s'il est fiable ? - Do you know if he's reliable?

Related: fiabiliser - to make (more) accurate/reliable; la fiabilité - accuracy, reliability, dependability; se fier - to trust, rely on

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