Forte (en. Forte)

/fɔʁt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A field where a person excels or is very competent.
His music is his forte.
Sa musique est son forte.
Positive aspect of a person or thing.
Her strong personality attracts people.
Sa forte personnalité attire les gens.

Etymology

From Latin 'fortis' meaning strong, powerful.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it's his forte
it's something in which he excels
c'est son forte
to have a forte
to possess a marked skill or talent
avoir un forte

Related Words

talent
Natural ability to excel in a field.
talent
skill
Aptitude to accomplish something successfully.
compétence

Slang Meanings

A thing that one masters well.
Soccer is his forte!
Le foot, c'est son forte !
To be gifted in a specific area.
She is strong in math.
Elle est forte en maths.