Doué (en. Gifted)
/due/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Possessing remarkable qualities in a field.
He is gifted in music.
Il est doué pour la musique.
Endowed with a natural talent.
She is gifted in drawing.
Elle est douée pour le dessin.
Having a particular aptitude.
This child is particularly gifted in mathematics.
Cet enfant est particulièrement doué en mathématiques.
Etymology
From Latin 'dotes', meaning 'gift' or 'talent'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
endowed with exceptional intelligence
possessing a high level of intelligence.
doué d'une intelligence exceptionnelle
to be gifted at something
to have a particular aptitude for an activity.
être doué pour quelque chose
a gifted child
a child showing precocity or a particular talent.
un enfant doué
Related Words
talent
Natural ability to accomplish something.
talent
skill
Skill acquired through experience or practice.
habileté
genius
Person with extraordinary intellectual abilities.
génie
Slang Meanings
To have unexpected abilities.
This player has crazy talent; he is really gifted.
Ce joueur a un talent fou, il est vraiment doué.
To be naturally good at something.
She is so gifted; she learns everything so quickly.
Elle est tellement douée, elle apprend tout si vite.