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l'homme de la situation

the right person for the job

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the right person for the job Literally means "the man for the situation." Often used even when speaking to a woman, though the wording is masculine.
FR: Quand il y a un problème technique, elle est l'homme de la situation.
EN: When there's a technical problem, she's the right person for the job.

Tu es l'homme de la situation.

You are the man for the job.

— Le Secret des poignards volants (2004)

J'ai l'homme de la situation.

I have the man for the job.

Je me suis renseigné, on dit que tu es l'homme de la situation.

I did some research, and they say you're the man for the job.

— L'Agent secret (2025)

Vous êtes l'homme de la situation.

You are the man for the job.

Je suis l'homme de la situation.

I am the man for the job.

C'est l'homme de la situation.

He's the man for the job.

L'homme de la situation.

The man for the job.

Vous avez l'homme de la situation.

You have the man for the job.

L'homme de la situation !

The man for the job!

— Le Patient anglais (1996)