potential

• Décrit ce qui est possible ou susceptible de se produire dans le futur ; également utilisé pour des qualités innées qui peuvent se développer.

Describes something that is possible or likely to happen in the future; also used to describe inherent qualities that may develop.

1. Possible or likelyB1formal

   Having the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.

   potentiel

   • We identified several potential risks in the project.
   • She is a potential candidate for the job.
   • The company is looking at potential new markets.

   Synonymesdormanteventualfutureinherentlatentlikelypossibleprobableprospective

   Antonymesactualcurrentexistentreal

2. Capable of beingB1formal

   Existing in possibility; not yet realized or actual.

   Potentiel (possible)

   • The potential benefits of the treatment are significant.
   • He has potential talent as a musician.
   • The potential impact of climate change is enormous.

   Synonymesbuddingconceivabledormanteventualimplicitinherentlatentpossibleprospectiveunrealized

   Antonymesactualeffectivereal

• Nom désignant une capacité innée ou une possibilité de croissance, de développement ou de succès futur.

A noun referring to the inherent capacity, ability, or possibility for growth, development, or future success.

indénombrable

1. Possibility or capabilityB1formal

   The inherent ability or capacity for growth, development, or future success.

   potentiel

   • She has great potential as a leader.
   • The new technology has the potential to change the industry.
   • He realized his full potential after years of training.

   Synonymesaptitudecapabilitycapacitychancefuturelikelihoodpossibilitypotentialitypromise

   Antonymesimpotenceinabilityincapabilityincapacity

2. Latent qualitiesB1formal

   Qualities or abilities that may be developed and lead to future success or usefulness.

   potentiel (qualités latentes)

   • The young athlete shows enormous potential.
   • The company is investing in employees with high potential.
   • The land has potential for development into a park.

   Synonymescapabilitycapacitypossibilitypotentialitypromise

   Antonymesinabilityincapacityineptitude