L'habilité (en. The ability)

/l‿ab.l.i.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The ability to act effectively or skillfully.
His willingness to learn shows his skill.
Sa volonté d'apprendre montre son habilité.
Competence in a specific area.
He has developed exceptional skill in music.
Il a développé une habilité exceptionnelle en musique.
Natural talent or aptitude.
His skill in sports is impressive.
Son habilité pour les sports est impressionnante.

Etymology

From Latin 'habilitas', which means 'aptitude, competence'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To have a skill
To possess a particular competence in a field.
avoir une habilité
To show one's skill
To demonstrate the ability to perform a task with dexterity.
montrer son habilité
Manual skill
Competence in carrying out activities requiring dexterity.
l'habilité manuelle

Related Words

Skillful
Who has skill, deft.
habile
Skilled
The set of a person's skills or abilities.
habilité
Inability
Lack of ability or dexterity in a task.
inhabilité

Slang Meanings

To be gifted
He is really gifted at dancing!
Il est vraiment doué pour la danse !
To have a knack
She has a knack for cooking.
Elle a le coup de main pour la cuisine.