Transférable

Transférable is a French adjective meaning capable of being transferred or moved from one holder, context, or location to another. In English, the closest equivalent is transferable. The word derives from the verb transférer, itself from Latin transferrere, “to carry across.” In French, the term is widely used in legal, financial, and administrative texts to describe what can be conveyed without changing its essential nature.

In legal and financial contexts, transferable items include securities, property titles, contractual rights, and licenses that may be reassigned or sold. Transferability is typically bounded by law, regulation, or contractual terms; some assets are freely transferable, others are restricted, and some cannot be transferred at all. For example, transferable securities such as stocks and bonds are designed to be traded, while certain licenses or benefits may be transfered only under specific conditions.

In organizational and human capital contexts, transferable skills refer to abilities that apply across different jobs or industries, such as communication, problem solving, and project management. The concept also appears in discussions of benefits and digital assets, where the value or rights can continue with a person or be moved to another account or entity, subject to applicable rules.

Non-transferable items are those bound by terms that prevent conveyance, or are restricted by policy or law. Transferability thus depends on legal frameworks, contract terms, and practical feasibility, and it is a key consideration in the design of rights, assets, and programs.