adaptée

Adaptée is the feminine singular form of the past participle of the French verb adapter, and it also functions as an adjective meaning adapted or suitable. It describes something that has been modified to fit a particular need or context, or something that is appropriate for a specific user group or purpose.

Etymology and form: Adaptée derives from the Latin adaptare, via Old French adapter. As an adjective, it agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies. The masculine singular is adapté, the feminine plural is adaptées, and the masculine plural is adaptés.

Usage: As an adjective, adaptée can appear before or after the noun: une solution adaptée, un logiciel adapté. In compound tenses with être, it agrees with the subject: Cette version a été adaptée. In passive voice, the structure often resembles a passive or adjectival construction: La méthode est adaptée à ce niveau. With the preposition à, adaptée expresses suitability: contenu adapté à l’âge, mesures adaptées.

Contexts: The term is common in education, technology, media, and accessibility to indicate that materials, tools, or procedures have been tailored to meet specific requirements—such as an exhibit adapted for children, or content adapted for readers with disabilities.

Translations: In English, adaptée translates as adapted or suitable, depending on context.

Note: Adaptée is the feminine form; corresponding forms include adapté (masculine), adaptées (feminine plural), and adaptés (masculine plural).