ability

• Nom désignant la capacité, le savoir-faire ou la possibilité de faire quelque chose.

A noun referring to the power, skill, or capacity to do something.

indénombrable

1. Capacity to do somethingA2formal

   The power or skill to do something.

   Capacité à faire quelque chose

   • She has the ability to learn languages quickly.
   • His ability to solve complex problems is impressive.
   • Children develop new abilities every year.

   Synonymesaptitudecapabilitycapacitycompetencefacultyproficiencyskilltalent

   Antonymesinabilityincapacityincompetenceineptitudeineptness

2. Talent or skillA2formal

   A natural or acquired talent for doing something well.

   Talent ou compétence

   • He showed great ability in mathematics.
   • Her artistic ability surprised everyone.
   • The job requires specific technical abilities.

   Synonymesaptitudecapabilitycompetenceexpertisefacilitygiftknackproficiencyskilltalent

   Antonymesinabilityincapacityincompetenceineptitudeineptnessunskillfulness

3. Mental or physical powerB1formal

   The physical or mental power to perform an action.

   Capacité physique ou mentale

   • Despite his injury, he still has the ability to walk.
   • The test measures your cognitive abilities.
   • She lost the ability to speak after the stroke.

   Synonymesaptitudecapabilitycapacitycompetencefacultypowerproficiencyskilltalentwherewithal

   Antonymesinabilityincapacity