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    Capacité (en. Ability)

    /ka.pa.si.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Ability to perform a task or understand something.
    His capacity to learn quickly is impressive.
    Sa capacité à apprendre rapidement est impressionnante.
    Volume or space that an object can contain.
    The capacity of this car's tank is 50 liters.
    La capacité du réservoir de cette voiture est de 50 litres.
    Possibility of a person or group to be competent in a field.
    He has a great capacity in the field of technology.
    Il a une grande capacité dans le domaine de la technologie.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'capacitas', derived from 'capere' which means 'to take'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have the capacity to
    to be able to do something.
    avoir la capacité de
    reception capacity
    maximum number of people a place can accommodate.
    capacité d'accueil
    mental capacity
    intellectual ability of a person.
    capacité mentale

    Related Words

    capable
    Who has the ability to do something.
    capable
    incapacity
    State of a person who is unable to act or perform a function.
    incapacité
    borrowing capacity
    Maximum amount that a person can borrow.
    capacité d'emprunt

    Slang Meanings

    To have potential.
    This young person really has capacity; he will go far.
    Ce jeune a vraiment de la capacité, il ira loin.
    To be gifted.
    She has an incredible capacity for music.
    Elle a une capacité incroyable pour la musique.